Winnie Zeng Unleashes a Legend by Katie Zhao
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers on April 26, 2022
ISBN: 0593426576
Pages: 288
Genres: Fantasy
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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Winnie Zeng is an overachiever, an eleven-year-old Chinese American entering middle school. She thought the first day couldn’t get any worse until she spotted David, her archrival. Winnie approaches David with a bet that she can make more money through the school’s Fall bake sale. She finds her Lao Lao (Grandmother’s ) old family cookbook and decides to make moon pies. If only Winnie knew that baking and eating the moon pies would open another realm to the spirit world thereby releasing evil spirits and her Lao Lao, and give her Shamanic powers. Winnie, along with another unexpected Shaman, needs to save not only her town but the world from the chaos that awaits.

Winnie Zeng is the first book in the series. It is a sassy, adventurous, heroic, courageous, and fun read. Contains Chinese mythology, history, and recipes. Great for anyone in grades 4-7.

Reviewed by Patricia Szczechowicz, D.A. Hurd Library