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Theo Tan and the Fox Spirit
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Ideal for children and middle-grade readers who enjoy fantasy with cultural roots, magic, and stories of personal growth. Fans of humorous and heartfelt adventures will find this book especially appealing.
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See moreAfter inheriting a grieving fox spirit, a Chinese-American boy must learn to embrace his heritage to solve the mystery of his brother's death in this magical, action-packed middle grade fantasy.
After inheriting a grieving fox spirit, a Chinese-American boy must learn to embrace his heritage to solve the mystery of his brother's death in this magical, action-packed middle grade fantasy.
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Theo Tan and the Fox Spirit is a captivating story where Theo Tan, who longs to be just a normal American kid playing video games and casting spells with cirth pendants, finds himself reluctantly inheriting a spirit companion after the tragic death of his older brother.
Having never wanted a spirit companion, Theo is now paired with Jamie's fox spirit, Kai. The feeling is mutual for Kai, as Theo is nothing like Jamie, and the two have always struggled to get along.
As strange occurrences begin to unfold concerning Jamie's internship at Reapling Corp, the only path to uncovering the truth involves joining the exclusive "Know Your Roots" summer camp. This programme, which celebrates Chinese and Indian cultures, aims to help students connect with their heritage.
Will Theo and Kai manage to set their differences aside for the greater goal of fulfilling Jamie's last wishes, or will the enigma surrounding Jamie's death remain unresolved?
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Praised for its heartfelt narrative and humour, Theo Tan and the Fox Spirit is described as wildly imaginative and laugh-out-loud funny. Reviewers highlight its themes of grief, heritage, and magic with one calling it "an absolute delight" and another noting its balance of serious lessons with lighthearted fun. The storyβs witty fox spirit companion and the strong bond developed between Theo and Kai especially stand out.
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ISBN: 9781250794406
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 June 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: St Martin's Press
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 134.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 261g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Jesse Q. Sutanto is the author of books for adults and young readers, including Dial A For Aunties, The Obsession, Theo Tan and the Fox Spirit, and Well, That Was Unexpected. She grew up shuttling back and forth between Indonesia, Singapore, and England, and considers all three places her home. She has forty-two first cousins and thirty aunties and uncles, many of whom live just down the road. When she's not writing, she's playing games with her husband, or making a mess in the kitchen with her two daughters.
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