Launches a magical new series set between the two World Wars in England and involving an ancient evil and its monstrous minions, brave and talented orphans, oracles, a prophecy, and a race to save the world. (HW)
William Lavender
Aftershocks
Harcourt, 2006 (2006)
Hardcover
Tells a powerful story of Jessie's love for her family and her Chinese friends in turn of the century San Francisco - without glossing over the blatant intolerance and brutal discrimination faced by the Chinese. (LS)