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A review by bethanyhendrix
Winnie Zeng Unleashes a Legend by Katie Zhao
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was such a fun read! A wonderful middle grade read full of Chinese mythology, the funny musings of a middle schooler, and even RECIPES for some of the yummy food mentioned in the story!
Winnie is a great protagonists that readers will route for and relate to. Everything from her rivalry with David to her relationship with her older sister really hit home, as I'm sure it will with many readers. Her life and thoughts felt so real, the author does a great job of really getting in to the middle grade mindset.
I loved the Chinese mythology and foods mentioned throughout the story. They both play such a huge roll not only in Winnie's life, but in the story as a whole, and I think that will be so important for so many readers.
I highly recommend this story for readers of all ages who appreciate middle schoolers saving the world, fans of mythology, and anyone looking for a little escape.
Winnie is a great protagonists that readers will route for and relate to. Everything from her rivalry with David to her relationship with her older sister really hit home, as I'm sure it will with many readers. Her life and thoughts felt so real, the author does a great job of really getting in to the middle grade mindset.
I loved the Chinese mythology and foods mentioned throughout the story. They both play such a huge roll not only in Winnie's life, but in the story as a whole, and I think that will be so important for so many readers.
I highly recommend this story for readers of all ages who appreciate middle schoolers saving the world, fans of mythology, and anyone looking for a little escape.