A review by amylandranch
Chasing Secrets by Gennifer Choldenko

4.0

I am always surprised by how much I enjoy historical fiction. This was a great story set in 1900. Lizzie, a smart girl who chafes against what women are allowed or not allowed to do, is the protagonist. The family’s beloved servant and cook Jing goes missing. She must figure out what is going on in Chinatown and why there are rumors of the plague. It has mystery, action and emotion and it was a quick read. I think people who liked Fever 1793 will like this book too. No swears and minimal violence that happens off-page. 4th grade and up.