Stacey Lee is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels The Downstairs Girl, Luck of the Titanic, Under a Painted Sky and Outrun the Moon, the winner of the PEN Center USA Literary Award for Young Adult Fiction and the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature. She is a fourth-generation Chinese American and a founding member of We Need Diverse Books. Born in Southern California, she graduated from UCLA and then got her law degree at UC Davis King Hall. She lives with her family outside San Francisco. You can visit Stacey at staceyhlee.com. Or follow her on Twitter @staceyleeauthor.
Winner of the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award
An ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults Pick
An Amelia Bloomer Book
“Debut author Stacey Lee successfully rides onto the range with
this sweeping, warmhearted tale.”—The Chicago Tribune
“A much needed multicultural look at the Oregon Trail, with
resourceful, smart, and brave Chinese American and African American
girls as main characters. High drama, tension, romantic longings,
and touches of humor will entice historical fiction fans.”—School
Library Journal
“This moving novel will captivate you.”—Buzzfeed.com
*“Emotionally resonant and not without humor, this impressive debut
about survival and connection, resourcefulness and perseverance
will keep readers on the very edges of their seats.”—Kirkus
Reviews, starred review
“A great fit for fans of historical adventure with a touch of
romance.”—Booklist
*“A story that distinguishes itself by integrating strands of
Chinese lore and wisdom, Christianity, and music with themes of
friendship, diversity, and survival.”—Publisher’s Weekly, starred
review
“Get ready to fall in love with this one.” – Bustle.com
“A solid, entertaining read.”—Tor.com
“A beautifully narrated story about first loves, unbreakable
friendships and family found in unlikely strangers.”—BookPage
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