An Arrow to the Moon by Emily X.R. Pan (English) Hardcover Book

Description: An Arrow to the Moon by Emily X.R. Pan "A lyrical and magical novel about two teens who fall in love despite their families being caught in a bitter rivalry."-- FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Romeo and Juliet meets Chinese mythology in this magical novel by the New York Times bestselling author of The Astonishing Color of After. Hunter Yee has perfect aim with a bow and arrow, but all else in his life veers wrong. Hes sick of being haunted by his familys past mistakes. The only things keeping him from running away are his little brother, a supernatural wind, and the bewitching girl at his new high school. Luna Chang dreads the future. Graduation looms ahead, and her parents expectations are stifling. When she begins to break the rules, she finds her life upended by the strange new boy in her class, the arrival of unearthly fireflies, and an ominous crack spreading across the town of Fairbridge. As Hunter and Luna navigate their families enmity and secrets, everything around them begins to fall apart. All they can depend on is their love...but time is running out, and fate will have its way. An Arrow to the Moon, Emily X.R. Pans brilliant and ethereal follow-up to The Astonishing Color of After, is a story about family, love, and the magic and mystery of the moon that connects us all. Author Biography Emily X.R. Pan lives on Lenape land in Brooklyn, New York, but was originally born in the Midwestern United States to immigrant parents from Taiwan. Her debut novel, The Astonishing Color of After, was a New York Times bestseller, winner of the APALA Honor and Walter Honor awards, a finalist for the L.A. Times Book Prize, longlisted for the Carnegie Medal, and featured on over a dozen best-of-the-year lists. She received her MFA in fiction from the NYU Creative Writing Program, where she was a Goldwater Fellow and editor-in-chief of Washington Square. She was the founding editor-in-chief of Bodega Magazine, and went on to co-create the FORESHADOW platform and anthology. An Arrow to the Moon is her second novel. Visit Emily online at exrpan.com, and find her on Twitter and Instagram: @exrpan. Review * "[The novel] pushes the readers expectations in beautiful and interesting ways."--School Library Connection, starred review* "Dynamic, brave Leigh emerges vividly in Pans deft hand, and her enthralling journey through her grief glows with stunning warmth, strength, and resilience."--Booklist, starred review* "Pan offers an extraordinary journey that proves real, surreal, and wholly magical."--Shelf Awareness* "Pans debut novel is not to be missed."--School Library Journal, starred review* "Pans emotionally charged debut is a compelling exploration of grief and the insidiousness of depression."--Publishers Weekly, starred review* "This novel is as elegant as it is mesmerizing."--VOYA, starred review"lyrical and suspenseful"--The New York Times Book Review"A hypnotic narrative."--Horn Book"An evocative novel that captures the uncertain, unmoored feeling of existing between worlds--culturally, linguistically, ethnically, romantically, and existentially--it is also about seeking hope and finding beauty even in ones darkest hours."--Kirkus Reviews"Emily X.R. Pan beautifully depicts grief in all its complexities: the numbing sadness, the rage, the confusion, and, most hauntingly, the joy."--Bustle.com"Emily X.R. Pan utterly transported me to a world reminiscent of Isabel Allende. Haunting at every turn, this is a glorious debut."--Renée Ahdieh, bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn"I am sure I will return to this book every year, just as I am sure that there will always be something new for me to find in its pages."--BookRiot"In her debut book, Pan communicates what seems many lifetimes of wisdom: the intricacies of grief, how mental illness ripples through families and what it means to find love in the midst of so much loss."--The Daily Beast"In this dazzling debut, author Emily X.R. Pan has created a spellbinding narrative about love, family, and what it means to grieve."--Bustle"Magic and mourning, love and loss, secrets kept and secrets revealed all illuminate Emily X.R. Pans inventive and heart-wrenching debut."--Gayle Forman, bestselling author of If I Stay and I Was Here"My heart has never been more pleasantly devastated. A raw and brilliant debut."--Roshani Chokshi, bestselling author of The Star-Touched Queen"The story is centered on a heart-wrenching mystery, yet Pans prose is as warm and free-flowing as Waipos oolong tea, making this story a surprisingly uplifting one."--BookPage"The Astonishing Color of After works a delicate magic. Its portrayal of grief is deeply felt, and so too is its deliciously tricky romance. I loved this book."--Marie Rutkoski, bestselling author of The Winners Curse"This beautiful, magical journey through grief made my heart take flight."--Holly Black, bestselling author of The Cruel Prince and The Darkest Part of the Forest"This is a lush page-turner of a book that blends a straightforward teen coming-of-age and tragic family drama with the legends and stories surrounding the Chinese Ghost Month. Its an exquisite novel with an irresistible narrator and beguiling mystery. Pan has accomplished so much with The Astonishing Color of After; her writing shimmers on every single page."--Locus"Through Leighs emotional, illuminating first person narration, Emily X. R. Pan peels back the layers of her grief to expose the heart at the center. The result is a novel as lyrical as it is earnest."--Tor.com"This story really comes alive through Emily X.R. Pans prose. Every sentence feels imbued with an ethereal magic. The two protagonists bond as they discover their familys secrets, navigate their futures and seek to understand the mysterious forces that surround them."--NPRs Books We LoveAn IndieBound Bestseller An NPR Best Book *"In lush prose, Pan retells both the Chinese legend of Change and Houyi and Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet. The seemingly ordinary setting of "1991, in Fairbridge, Where We Lay Our Scene" opens up to a world full of mystery and magic."--Horn Book, starred review"... story that glows with ethereal magic."--NPR"...intricately woven tapestry of first love, intergenerational struggles, and the joys and heartaches of growing up."--BCCB"... intricately woven tapestry of first love, intergenerational struggles, and the joys and heartaches of growing up. "--BCCB, starred review"An extraordinary debut from a fiercely talented writer."--Nova Ren Suma, bestselling author of The Walls Around Us" ...a brilliant story that will have you lingering on every moment. Hunter and Luna will capture your heart..."--B&N Reads"A lyrical love story infused with Chinese mythology."--TIME Magazine"A young adult novel that crafts a bittersweet narrative of love, family, and culture."--The International Examiner"A lovely, lyrical exploration of how a poignant Chinese myth might play out in a contemporary setting." --Kirkus"As anyone who read The Astonishing Color of After can tell you, Emily X. R. Pans writing is, well, astonishing, and this story, pitched as Romeo and Juliet meets Houyi and Change, solidifies that fact." --Buzzfeed"Expansive, third-person chapters--including some from the adults perspectives--and snippets of lore create a contemporary telling with an otherworldly, age-old feel in this cleverly conceived novel."--Publishers Weekly"Like Panss debut, An Arrow to the Moon will blend romance, emotional storytelling, Chinese mythology and fantastical elements for an unforgettable combination."--Bookpage"An Arrow to the Moon will blend romance, emotional storytelling, Chinese mythology and fantastical elements for an unforgettable combination."--BookpagePraise for An Arrow to the Moon: "An Arrow to the Moon is a beautifully crafted blend of mythology and modern love story, full of stunning prose, characters who feel achingly real, and magic lurking just behind the ordinary. One of my new favorites!"--Hannah Whitten New York Times bestselling author of For The Wolf)"An effortless fusion of myth and realism, coming of age and fairy tale, this haunting love story rises on gossamer wings, but cuts bone deep."--Melissa Albert, New York Times bestselling author of The Hazel WoodPraise for The Astonishing Color of After: A New York Times bestsellerAn IndieBound bestsellerBustle Best of YA Books of 2018A Paste Magazine Best Young Adult Novel of 2018Winner of the Walter Honor AwardWinner of the APALA Honor AwardAn LA Times Award Finalist Review Quote "Through Leighs emotional, illuminating first person narration, Emily X. R. Pan peels back the layers of her grief to expose the heart at the center. The result is a novel as lyrical as it is earnest."-- Tor.com Details ISBN0316464058 Author Emily X.R. Pan Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 0316464058 ISBN-13 9780316464055 Format Hardcover Pages 400 Publication Date 2022-04-12 Audience Age 13-17 Publisher Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Imprint Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2022-04-12 NZ Release Date 2022-04-12 US Release Date 2022-04-12 UK Release Date 2022-04-12 DEWEY FIC Audience Teenage / Young adult We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158394419;

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