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An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! Also includes a QR code for the free audiobook!Kensington Outrage. Murder by Madman. Both the experienced detective, Mr Lestrade, and consulting expert, Mr Sherlock Holmes, have come to the same answer.The horrible series of events is the work of a madman, not a common criminal. No other story can explain the facts. Someone is smashing Napoleon statues and the police have no idea why.Luckily, Holmes and Watson are on hand to help. Little do they know that these few small crimes will turn into one big adventure!

An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! Also includes a QR code for the free audiobook!The police are no closer to solving the murder of horse trainer, John Straker. He was killed on Monday night, 22nd October. The famous racehorse, Silver Blaze, has been missing since the night of the attack. The country’s most famous racehorse has mysteriously disappeared.What’s worse, his trainer has been murdered! All eyes turn to Sherlock Holmes to unravel this strange mystery, find the murderer and return Silver Blaze to safety – all before the Wessex Cup race.

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With vibrant, playful artwork and snappy text, learning about ancient Greece has never been cooler.There's so much to digest when it comes to History - how do you know where to begin? These incredible short introductions are just the thing for readers who are beginning to explore ancient history. Get to know the basics on Ancient Greece from religious ceremonies to day to day life, with easy-to-digest, humorous text that is reminiscent of the bestselling Horrible Histories series. James Davies' stunning artwork and infographics provide a fresh nonfiction approach that is sure to captivate young readers.

An adorable Sing-Along board book story, with five robust board sliders – easy for little hands to use!Each board book comes with a free instrumental and vocal version of the nursery rhyme – simply scan the QR code for little ones to listen and sing along!With bright illustrations this series make the perfect gift for a baby or toddler!When a sailor goes for a sail in his boat, he can’t see very much at all. All toddlers will love joining in with the song, and pointing out the things he’s missed!There are loads of titles to collect…Sing Along with Me! The Wheels on the BusSing Along with Me! If You’re Happy and You Know itSing Along with Me! Old Macdonald Had a FarmSing Along with Me! Row, Row, Row Your Boat…and many more!

Whip up a fresh batch of amigurumi! Crochet Cafe features over 30 adorable and appetizing food-inspired amigurumi patterns. Lauren Espy, author of 2019''s No. 1 best-selling amigurumi book in the United States, Whimsical Stitches, gives you the ingredients and recipes you need to crochet your favorite meals and treats. Easy-to-follow patterns, detailed photographs, and helpful tips make this book perfect for novice and experienced crocheters alike. Enjoy: - Brunch with eggs benedict or avocado toast - Lunch on the go with a bento box or burrito - A traditional Italian spaghetti dinner, complete with meatballs, red wine, and cannoli These simple and darling patterns are sure to bring a smile to your face. So, pick up a hook and have fun playing with your food!

Jack 與好友在怪物末日後度過第一個冬天，卻迎來更多挑戰。當 Jack 發現武器 Louisville Slicer 突然擁有神祕的新力量，他開始展開訓練，試圖掌握它的破壞能力。與此同時，地面冒出的發光藤蔓怪物、層出不窮的殭屍，以及好友 Dirk 的反常舉動，都讓情勢更加複雜。就在他們手忙腳亂之際，一位意想不到的反派現身，威脅著世界的存亡。本書融合動作與幽默，插圖生動，讓讀者在緊湊劇情中依舊能享受輕鬆的閱讀樂趣。Now a major Netflix series!'Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier's The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.' Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Wimpy Kid meets The Walking Dead in this hilarious series packed with monsters and zombies.Surviving their first winter after the Monster Apocalypse was no easy feat, yet Jack and his buddies waste no time springing to action against some of the nastiest, most evil monsters around. When Jack discovers his Louisville Slicer has new, otherworldly powers, he's thrown into epic training to find out what kind of destruction the blade can wield. But between fighting off zombies, fleeing from strange, glowy Vine-Thingies erupting from the ground, and squeezing in a video game session or two, there's barely time left

Drake needs to stop a dangerous wizard battle in this action-packed, bestselling series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Magic from a wizards' battle is destroying the city of Remus! To stop this dangerous duel, Drake and Petra team up with a Dragon Master named Tessa. Tessa, who is blind, has a very special connection with her Sound Dragon, Sono. Together, the Dragon Masters will need to find a Power Crystal! Can they save the city?

Matilda解讀攻略 (9789571468044)英文騎士團長戴逸群與英文小說中毒團隊一同打造英文小說的「閱讀素養課程」「解」開文本迷津、「讀」出深度思考力、「攻」克英文小說的完全攻「略」！ ★由小說延伸活動，從讀到寫逐步搭建鷹架，長篇閱讀SO EASY！★單字學習、閱讀理解、批判思考輕鬆GET！★整合資訊、獨立思考、解決問題，素養力UP！本書根據原文小說Matilda設計，共計十八

英文小說解讀攻略：奇幻篇 (4712780666814)英文騎士團長戴逸群與英文小說中毒團隊一同打造英文小說的「閱讀素養課程」「解」開文本迷津、「讀」出深度思考力、「攻」克英文小說的完全攻「略」！★由小說延伸活動，從讀到寫逐步搭建鷹架，長篇閱讀SO EASY！★單字學習、閱讀理解、批判思考輕鬆GET！★整合資訊、獨立思考、解決問題，素養力UP！ 本書根據原文小說Harry P

Love, Simon解讀攻略(9789571468075) 英文騎士團長戴逸群與英文小說中毒團隊一同打造英文小說的「閱讀素養課程」「解」開文本迷津、「讀」出深度思考力、「攻」克英文小說的完全攻「略」！★由小說延伸活動，從讀到寫逐步搭建鷹架，長篇閱讀SO EASY！★單字學習、閱讀理解、批判思考輕鬆GET！★整合資訊、獨立思考、解決問題，素養力UP！ 本書根據原文小

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Bumble and Bee are ready to PLAY! Will Froggy join in on a day of fun?Pick a book. Grow a Reader!"This rollicking collection... will have children giggling and enjoying reading success. " -- Kirkus ReviewThis series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Bumble and Bee have some hysterical ideas for an adventurous day on the pond -- such as going on a search for treasure and a wacky new version of hide-and-seek. Unfortunately, their best pal Froggy wants no part. Will Bumble and Bee's contagious energy be enough to tempt Froggy into joining them for a day of fun and games?

Bumble and Bee are ready to PLAY! Will Froggy join their fun and games?Pick a book. Grow a Reader!"This rollicking collection... will have children giggling and enjoying reading success. " -- Kirkus ReviewThis series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Bumble and Bee have some hysterical ideas for an adventurous day on the pond -- such as going on a search for treasure and a wacky new version of hide-and-seek. Unfortunately, their best pal Froggy wants no part. Will Bumble and Bee's contagious energy be enough to tempt Froggy into joining them for a day of fun and games?

自從《Cornelia Funke》的奇幻旅程之後，墨水世界變得更加危險。火舞人達斯特指已死，邪惡的白衣人奪取了統治權，整個故事也走向黑暗與悲劇。被困書中世界的梅琪與莫，陷入無法改寫的命運中；而留在現實世界的艾莉諾，也以為摯愛的家人永遠迷失書中。隨著冬季降臨，僅存的希望寄託於一場與「死亡」達成的危險交易上。《墨水死亡》是Cornelia Funke奇幻三部曲的最終章，深刻探問文字與命運的交織，一場關於救贖、勇氣與想像力的最後試煉。The third book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy – magical, thrilling and mesmerising. 'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading' Diana Wynne Jones on Inkheart Life in the Inkworld has been far from easy since the extraordinary events of Inkspell, when the story of Inkheart magically drew Meggie, Mo and Dustfinger back into its pages. With Dustfinger dead, and the evil Adderhead now in control, the story in which they are all caught has taken an unhappy turn.Even Elinor, left alone in the real world, believes her family to be lost – lost between the covers of a book. But as winter comes on there is reason to hope – if only Meggie and Mo can rewrite the wrongs of the past and make a dangerous p

廉政小公民，好品格 Easy Go！1.閱讀本書能建構孩子道德觀念的雛形，還能培養正確品格。2.搭配故事線上聽，可做為親子共讀或睡前床邊故事素材。3.透過會說話的插圖，呈現故事中的精采情節，營造出豐富的視覺效果。4.圖文各半的橋梁書，文字量適中，鼓勵低中年級兒童獨立閱讀，提升成就感。以故事傳遞「誠信、知足、謙虛、勇敢、友愛、正直」等品德，透過閱讀與分享，孕育良善的廉政價值。很久很久以前，烏龜和兔子

以名著閱讀法，打造閱讀原文書的實力不用頻查字典就能品嚐最原味的感動本書是廣受讀者喜愛的《超級英語閱讀訓練》的續集，內容由兩大部分構成，第一部分為全英文的課文，第二部分為拆解英文語句的解析文，精心設計名著閱讀法，從15篇世界經典童話故事和短篇小說中，堅實打造直接閱讀原文小說的實力。學會如何閱讀，就能在閱讀中學習知識。本書由易至難共有六個學習階段（6 steps），依文章難易度分為兩冊：Book 1包

“Powerful storytelling and immersive art.” —Kirkus Reviews(starred review)“Vibrant writing and magical realism lift this story to one of triumph.” —Publishers Weekly“Nolen's lively prose style recalls the richness of the oral tradition in this tale of triumphant courage and abiding hope.” —The Horn Book“A moving choice for children’s collections.” —BooklistA Parents’ Choice Silver Award RecipientIn this inspiring story in the tradition of American black folktales, an enslaved brother and sister are inspired by a majestic and mysterious bird to escape to freedom in this dramatic and unforgettable picture book.There was nothing civil aboutthat war.They should have called it what it was: a big, bad war.Brother and sister Millicent and John are slaves on Simon Plenty’s plantation and have suffered one hurt and heartbreak after another. Their parents had told them old tales of how their ancestors had flown away to freedom just as free and easy as a bird. Millicent and John hold these storie

本字典收錄一萬二千餘字，全書彩色印刷，並有精美的插圖，字義解釋清楚簡明，例句均取材自日常生活，使英文融入生活中，讓讀者能運用自如；相關字、諺語、慣用語的補充資料，則將英語的學習由點延伸到面，增加英語學習的廣度；特別用法、相關常識以「註」說明，加深印象；名人佳句、人生小語的介紹，讓書面溝通更EASY。獨家專利檢索，每頁書耳處皆附各字母頁碼索引，查詢單字更快速。

Wonder解讀攻略 (9789571468099)英文騎士團長戴逸群與英文小說中毒團隊一同打造英文小說的「閱讀素養課程」「解」開文本迷津、「讀」出深度思考力、「攻」克英文小說的完全攻「略」！ ★由小說延伸活動，從讀到寫逐步搭建鷹架，長篇閱讀SO EASY！★單字學習、閱讀理解、批判思考輕鬆GET！★整合資訊、獨立思考、解決問題，素養力UP！ 本書根據原文小說Won

～戰車模型愛好者必收～發明「B&W」技法的知名歐洲模型師──荷西．路易斯親自解說製作戰車模型的技巧！初學者也能立即上手！【本書特色】◎知名歐洲模型師──荷西．路易斯，親自講解包括「B&W（黑＆白）」在內的自創技法，以及多種實用塗裝、舊化技法！◎模型製作過程搭配大量照片＆詳盡解說，清楚易懂並能馬上運用！◎介紹必備＆輔助的工具、塗料等，初學者照著準備就OK！歐洲模型師荷西．路易斯的自創技法「B & W（黑＆白）」近年來在模型界掀起話題，大受好評。本書由大師本人親自示範、說明，運用「B & W」等多種實用技法，製作出高完成度的二戰代表性戰車。觀摩大師手腕就趁現在！本書製作的是1/35比例的第二次世界大戰戰車，包括「虎I戰車初期型」、「虎II戰車 1946年型」、「M4A3E8雪曼 Easy Eight」、「步兵戰車Mk.III 瓦倫丁戰車Mk.II」，每件作品皆採用各式各樣的技法，並進行不同的塗裝與舊化。內文使用多張照片，詳細解說B＆W、Color Modulation（色調調節）、Zenithal Effects（頂光效果）等技法，以及荷西．路易斯首創的全新技法。為便於初學者理解，並能立即動手製作，會「Step by Step」仔細說明模型的基礎製作方法。「模型製作，是一種可以隨時隨地，輕鬆享受樂趣的愛好。」──荷西．路易斯

Discover how this vibrant Black neighborhood in upper Manhattan became home to the leading Black writers, artists, and musicians of the 1920s and 1930s.Travel back in time to the 1920s and 1930s to th

Splash! A spunky little girl plays a spirited game of hide-and-seek with water, in this gorgeously illustrated informational picture book for the very young. Now in paperback.Hey, water! I know you! Y

序The publisher invites Japanese readers and Satoyama supporters to spread these stories of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature in rural communities in Taiwan, and to keep telling the story of the Satoyama Initiative. Let us keep learning from one another through exchange, strengthening the friendship between Taiwan and Japan on the road to landscape restoration, and contributing to global biodiversity. We are all in this together, and we can do it together.內容簡介There are four books in the set, about four rural communities in Taiwan. First, The Spring on the Highland explains how two generations of farmers in Gonglaoping, Fengyuan District, Taichung enjoy the fruits of kinship with the land following the restoration of the spring on the highland. Second, Farming Village Co. Unlimited is about a Satoyama-inspired enterprise based on crop diversification and creative local produce marketing in Gongrong, Sanzhi District, New Taipei City. Third, Letters the Blue Sea Wrote to t

本書特色Analyzing authors by analyzing the words they use;Revealing the person behind the pages by revealing the condition of language.序【Acknowledgements】 I want to thank Mr. Michael Song, the President of Showwe Publisher (Taipei, Taiwan), for his encouragement and his thoughtfulness. My thanks also go to Irene Cheng and Lestat Yin for making this book possible.【Preface】 The initial idea of writing such a book on the condition of language comes from a question, which was asked by Jean-Paul Sartre in his book, What is Literature? In fact, Sartre truly wanted to ask himself and the readers, this essential question - 'What is Writing'? In Sartre's Words, again, he mentioned the way in which Charles Schweitzer was 'amazed' (Sartre 89) by the French language. In some ways, Schweitzer did not consider himself 'as a writer' - he 'played' with the language, and yet, 'had not quite made it his own' (Sartre 89). Sartre's words indicate that to write in a specific language - as a writer - firstl

好品格Easy Go!1.閱讀本書能建構孩子道德觀念的雛形，還能培養正確品格。2.透過會說話的插圖，呈現故事中的精采情節，營造出豐富的視覺效果。3.圖文各半的橋梁書，文字量適中，鼓勵低中年級兒童獨立閱讀，提升成就感。【新北閱讀好品格系列】以「誠實、信用、廉潔、守法、責任承擔、公平正義」等有關品德的小故事為主題，利用寓教於樂方式，蘊育社會良善的誠信價值，讓品德教育於學校與親子間深耕共享。六個來自不同國家的新住民，雖然有著不同的成長背景、生活環境、風俗習慣及文化，但在生活過程中都能堅持正確的價值觀念，就讓我們從這些故事，了解新住民的奮鬥人生……。

CSS選擇器是CSS世界的支柱，撐起了CSS精彩繽紛的世界！ 本書特色 ◆顛覆對CSS的認知 ◆傳承實務經驗與心法 ◆提供線上範例觀看 CSS選擇器本身很簡單，就是一些特定的選擇符號，於是很多開發者就認為CSS選擇器的世界很簡單，沒什麼好學的，這樣的想法嚴重限制了開發者的技術提升。實際上，CSS選擇器非常強大，它不僅涉及視覺表現，而且與用戶安全、用戶體驗有非常密切的關聯。 不少開發人員學習JavaScript得心應手，但是學習CSS卻總是沒有感覺，因為他們還是習慣把CSS屬性或者CSS選擇器看成一個個獨立的個體，就好像傳統程式語言中一個個API一樣。傳統程式語言講求邏輯清晰、層次分明，主要是用來提供功能特性，因此這種不拖泥帶水的API是非常有必要的。然而CSS卻是用來提供樣式，它重表現、輕邏輯，如同人們的思想一樣，互相碰撞才能產生火花。 本書專門介紹CSS選擇器的相關知識。在書中作者結合多年的業界經驗及研究心得，在CSS基礎知識之上，充分考量前端開發人員的開發需求，以CSS選擇器的基本概念、優先順序、命名、最佳實作，以及各虛擬類別選擇器的概述和適用場景為技術主軸，為CSS開發人員介紹有競爭力的知識和技能，並擷取出精華使讀者能在短期間習得有用的技術，直接應用在實際職場上。此外，本書也搭配專有網站，可提供線上範例觀看。本書是一本CSS進階書，非常適合有一定CSS基礎的前端開發人員學習和研讀。

Prince Lucas and Clara meet a mysterious young goblin in this seventeenth magical adventure of The Kingdom of Wrenly series! Goblins are among the most mysterious creatures in the Kingdom of Wrenly. Known to be extremely dangerous and shrewd, goblins were stripped of their magical powers after being defeated by the wizards in the Goblin Battles. So when Prince Lucas and Lady Clara come face-to-face with a young goblin on a mission to save the wizards of Hobsgrove, they must decide who to trust before history repeats itself.

Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon Sword & Shield video games set in the wild Galar region!Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokémon, both dream of entering the Galar region's Gym battles. For Casey, it's a chance to reunite with her lost Pokémon. For Henry, it's an opportunity to search for the legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield.Henry, Casey and their friends arrive at Motostoke to participate in the Gym Challenge. They’ve missed the opening ceremonies, but they’re still able to join in the challenges! Henry’s first official battle pits him against Gym Leader Milo.Will Henry’s first Dynamax battle also be his last?!

"... she left her son the sum of four hundred million francs."A tremendous amount of money is left in a will, but none of the heirs can be found. Friend to the deceased, Don Luis Perenna must track down the heirs, but it isn't long before someone turns up dead and the investigation turns into a murder case.And where is master thief Arsene Lupin in all of this? Lupin is believed to be dead but are things what they seem? Explosive twists and turns await Don Luis in this novel from Maurice Leblanc.

The Big Red Dog is hitting the big screen! It's a race through NYC in this graphic novel based on the new live-action Clifford movie.Emily Elizabeth is struggling to fit in at home and in school when

BOOK ONE IN THENEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLING SERIES • One ofTime Magazine’s 100 Best Fantasy and 100 Best YA Books of All Time • People's Choice Award winner • Bustle's Best Young Adult Book“This novel is a harrowing, haunting reminder of what it means to be human—and how hope might be kindled in the midst of oppression and fear.” —The Washington PostThe beloved and bestselling fantasy series that “glows, burns, and smolders.” (Huffington Post).Laia is a slave.Elias is a soldier.Neither is free.Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. Those who do not vow their blood and bodies to the Emperor risk the execution of their loved ones and the destruction of all they hold dear.It is in this brutal world, inspired by ancient Rome, that Laia lives with her grandparents and older brother. The family ekes out an existence in the Empire’s impoverished backstreets. They do not challenge the Empire. They’ve seen what happens to those who do.But when Laia’s brother is arrested for treason,

A boxed set of the first three books in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published.NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON PRIME VIDEOPrepare to turn the Wheel of Time - discover the first three novels in one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published, now in a stunning box set with striking new cover art. 'EPIC IN EVERY SENSE' Sunday TimesWhen their village is attacked by terrifying creatures, Rand al'Thor and his friends are forced to flee for their lives. An ancient evil is stirring, and its servants are scouring the land for the Dragon Reborn - the prophesised hero who can deliver the world from darkness.In this Age of myth and legend, the Wheel of Time turns. What was, what may be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. This box set contains:Book 1: The Eye of the WorldBook 2: The Great HuntBook 3: The Dragon RebornLook out for the other box sets in this same series:The Wheel of Time Box Set 2: Books 4-6 (The Shadow

What does it mean to be queer in a Confucian society in which kinship roles, ties, and ideologies are of such great importance? This book makes sense of queer cultures in China—a country with one of the largest queer populations in the world—and offers an alternative to Euro-American blueprints of queer individual identity. This book contends that kinship relations must be understood as central to any expression of queer selfhood and culture in contemporary cultural production in China. Using a critical approach—“queering Chinese kinship”—Lin Song scrutinizes the relationship between queerness and family relations, and questions Eurocentric queer culture’s frequent assumption of the separation of queerness from blood family.Offering five case studies of queer representations across a range of media genres, this book also challenges the tendency in current scholarship on Chinese and East Asian queerness to understand queer cultures as predominantly counter-mainstream, marginal, and unde

High Gothic: Christian Art & Iconography of the 13th–14th Century showcases classic examples of statuary, stained glass, diptychs, textiles and caskets that were used in the expression of Christian devotion in Western Europe.‘Gothic’ was originally a derogatory term coined by scholars during the Renaissance to describe the ‘barbaric’ medieval architecture that arose with the decline of the classical forms of the Roman Empire. The word is now understood to describe a style of buildings and objects created between the twelfth and fifteenth centuries which incorporate elements such as novel advances in masonry work and the characteristic ogival arch.The Gothic period saw an increased emphasis on the power of images, where vision became an active force for activating emotion and inspiring contemplation. The great cathedrals constructed in this period―with their thin walls and high vaults filled with statuary and stained-glass windows―were designed to evoke awe among visitors. The exqui

Two legal systems founded on similar Enlightenment philosophical and political values use state coercion differently to regulate a liberty at the core of the Enlightenment: freedom of expression. This comparative study of France and the United States proposes a novel theory of how the limits of freedom of expression are informed by different revolutionary experiences and constitutional and political arrangements. Ioanna Tourkochoriti argues that the different ways freedom of expression is balanced against other values in France and the United States can be understood in reference to the role of the government and the understanding of republicanism and liberty. This understanding affects how jurists define the content and the limits of a liberty and strike a balance between liberties in conflict. Exploring both the legal traditions of the two countries, this study sheds new light on the broader historical, social and philosophical contexts in which jurists operate.

Benjamin loves chocolate. He also knows a lot about it. But one person knows more - his grandfather Marco, otherwise known as the Chocolate King.Benjamin's family arrive in France at the beginning of the 17th century, having escaped the Spanish Inquisition. They have nothing but the clothes on their backs and as many cocoa beans as they can carry. Back in Spain, Benjamin's grandfather Marco was El Rey de Chocolate, famed for his delicious hot chocolate drink, a recipe he claims he learned from an intrepid Spanish explorer.But now, if the family are to make a living, they must persuade the people of France to fall in love with Marco's strange mud-coloured concoction. Benjamin is desperate to help, dreaming that he might grow up to wear the Chocolate King crown. Then, one day, Benjamin causes chaos in the kitchen.Covered head-to-toe in chocolate, he stumbles into the street and straight into the path of the real King - the King of France. Finally, the family get the breakthrough they nee

NYT Best Children's Books of 2021A young adult graphic novel about three foreign exchange students and the pleasures, and difficulties, of adjusting to living in Japan.Living in a new country is no walk in the park-Nao, Hyejung, and Tina can all attest to that. The three of them became fast friends through living together in the Himawari House in Tokyo and attending the same Japanese cram school. Nao came to Japan to reconnect with her Japanese heritage, while Hyejung and Tina came to find freedom and their own paths. Though each of them has her own motivations and challenges, they all deal with language barriers, being a fish out of water, self discovery, love, and family.

Book 8.5 in the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series delivers what fans of the series have been begging for! Told in an exciting new way, the saga continues with p