Lian Song Leads an Epic Quest

By Kristen Mai Giang

Introducing a charismatic, new illustrated chapter-book star reminiscent of Alvin Ho and Dory Fantasmagory, who is sure to delight young readers with her infectious humor and relatable gripes -- the second book in the Lian Song series

Lian Song has a new car.

Well actually, her Dad has a new car. And his timing is perfect--Miss Maisie the librarian gave Lian a journal to put stories into. A new car means new places, possibilities, and adventures to write about Except . . . Cough Bang Screeeech This car may be a piece of junk Which is tragical, because there's so much you can't do without a car. But her big brother, Kai, doesn't see it that way. He thinks the car is awesome and recruits Lian and their siblings to help Dad repair it.

But as the Song family struggles to find the right car parts, and Dad has to leave again for work, will Kai be able to accept he can't fix everything? And how will Lian find an epic adventure to write about in her journal?

Through Lian's adventures, Kristen Mai Giang celebrates working-class kids and one family's first-generation Chinese-American experience, striving to make their way in a new culture.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0374394148
• ISBN13: 9780374394141
• Release Date: February 2027
• Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.1" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 7 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 4