Winnie Zeng Unleashes a Legend

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Winnie Zeng Unleashes a Legend by Katie Zhao follows the adventures of Winnie, a spirited young girl who accidentally awakens a powerful ancestral spirit with an extraordinary culinary magic. As she juggles the challenges of school and family expectations, Winnie must learn to harness her newfound abilities to protect both the human and spirit worlds from impending danger. This charming story blends Chinese mythology and modern-day challenges in a delightful tale of bravery and self-discovery for children.
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You might enjoy this book if you love stories about adventure, magic, and discovering hidden talents. With an engaging blend of ancient Chinese mythology and a contemporary setting, the story features a brave young protagonist learning to manage both her newfound magical powers and school life. Perfect for readers who enjoy tales of self-discovery and cultural heritage.

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When a girl awakens the stuff of legends from an old family recipe, she must embrace her extraordinary heritage to save the world. An epic fantasy series inspired by Chinese mythology. An epic new fantasy series inspired by Chinese mythology that #1 New York Times bestselling author Kwame Mbalia calls "ahilarious tussle between homework, family, and heroism." When a girl awakens the stuff of legends from an old family recipe, she must embrace her extraordinary heritage to save the world. Winnie Zeng has two goals- survive her first year of middle school and outdo her stuck-up archnemesis, David Zuo. It won't be easy, since, according to her older sister, middle school is the pits. Luckily, Winnie studied middle school survival tactics in comic books and anime, and nothing will stop her from being the very best student. But none of Winnie's research has prepared her to face the mother of all hurdles- evil spirits. When she makes mooncakes for a class bake sale, she awakens the stuff of legends from her grandmother's old cookbook, spilling otherworldly chaos into her sleepy town. Suddenly Winnie finds herself in a race against time, vanquishing demons instead of group projects. Armed with a magic cookbook and a talking white rabbit, she must embrace her new powers and legacy of her ancestors. Because if she doesn't, her town-and rest of the world-may fall to chaos forever.

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Winnie Zeng Unleashes a Legend by Katie Zhao is praised as a humorous mix of everyday life, cultural appreciation, and fantasy. Critics highlight its fast-paced and fun narrative, with an engaging blend of school challenges and heroism that many find both funny and heartfelt. It's recognised for its appeal to young readers who enjoy stories about self-discovery and heritage, leaving them eager for more adventures with Winnie Zeng.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593426609

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Books for Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Katie Zhao is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where she earned a BA in English and political science in 2017 and an MA in accounting in 2018. She is the author of the Dragon Warrior series, How We Fall Apart, Last Gamer Standing, and the Winnie Zeng series. She's a passionate advocate for diverse representation in literature and media.

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