Not about a Boy Action & Adventure - Pirates In the stirring

In the stirring

a young girl in Texas is obsessed with becoming a modern-day knight and thwarting supernatural evil—for fans of Mighty Jack

and weaving in the history of Black America

her parents deliver shocking news: They are returning to Taiwan and leaving Feng-Li and her older siblings in California on their own

it is time for Ella Mae to get new ones

Not about a Boy Action & Adventure - Pirates In the stirring"This debut is a gritty teen drama full of mature themes that unfurl in compassionate ways and will resonate with many readers Heartbreaking and powerful." Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Lucid and luminous." ALA Booklist "Holliss powerful and compassionate debut novel is an intimate and nuanced portrayal of a resilient and troubled young womans journey toward self acceptance An emotionally rich and complex coming of age story. Amlie is a well