Description: " A fast-paced fantasy adventure filled with incredible characters from Vietnamese mythology and legends, this sequel is a definite must-read for fans of the first and for all fans of fantasy. Heartwarming, exciting, and fun." -- Booklist (starred review) " A romp through Vietnamese myth and legend featuring complex characters and questions without easy answers." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Girl Giant and the Monkey King "A fantastic tale of adventure, humor, and mischief." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Debut author Hoang's fast-paced fantasy is sure to resonate with middle-grade readers. . . . Realistic character portrayals blend together with fantastical elements as Thom travels on her journey, discovering more about her culture--and herself--while also finding out that legendary gods, much like navigating middle school, can be tricky." -- Booklist (starred review) " This entertaining blend of the mundane and fantastical is packed with emotion and sure to strike a chord with readers." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A tale that deals with important issues of fitting in and cultural understanding, while soaring into the realms of myth and magical adventure." -- School Library Journal " Girl Giant and the Monkey King is the best kind of fantasy compelling in equal parts because of the magic and adventure and the heart of the characters." --Amber Reed of Copperfield's Books f the mundane and fantastical is packed with emotion and sure to strike a chord with readers." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A tale that deals with important issues of fitting in and cultural understanding, while soaring into the realms of myth and magical adventure." -- School Library Journal " Girl Giant and the Monkey King is the best kind of fantasy compelling in equal parts because of the magic and adventure and the heart of the characters." --Amber Reed of Copperfield's Booksf the mundane and fantastical is packed with emotion and sure to strike a chord with readers." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A tale that deals with important issues of fitting in and cultural understanding, while soaring into the realms of myth and magical adventure." -- School Library Journal " Girl Giant and the Monkey King is the best kind of fantasy compelling in equal parts because of the magic and adventure and the heart of the characters." --Amber Reed of Copperfield's Booksf the mundane and fantastical is packed with emotion and sure to strike a chord with readers." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A tale that deals with important issues of fitting in and cultural understanding, while soaring into the realms of myth and magical adventure." -- School Library Journal " Girl Giant and the Monkey King is the best kind of fantasy compelling in equal parts because of the magic and adventure and the heart of the characters." --Amber Reed of Copperfield's Booksof the characters." --Amber Reed of Copperfield's Books

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