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“A dazzling blend of Vietnamese culture and fascinating folklore. With heart-pounding adventure and a heroine as brave as she is clever, this tale is a must-read for anyone who loves their fantasy with a dash of wonder and a whole lot of heart!”
—MICHAEL DANTE DIMARTINO, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender

“A fantastic middle-grade fantasy that has it all, from the magical intrigue of traditional Vietnamese mythology, to a modern-day cross-country adventure punctuated with both heart-stopping action scenes and humor, to a wonderfully genuine exploration of what it means to be family.

Freddie leads a cast of characters that shines from page one, and I fell in love with them all (along with Hoàng's mouth-watering descriptions of Vietnamese food!). Readers will absolutely adore The Crossbow of Destiny."
—ELSIE CHAPMAN, author of The Scroll of Chaos

“The perfect blend of laugh-out-loud funny and Indiana Jones adventure. Freddie is a delightful character, at once a kid figuring out how to be both Vietnamese and American, and also a bold hero I would follow into the jungle any time!”
—JULIE C. DAO, author of Julie C. Dao the Team Chu series

“A hilarious and adventurous romp through Vietnam full of vivid details, mouth-watering food, and jungly action. You'll love hanging out with Freddie as she rediscovers her identity and history, navigates friendships, and perhaps most frightening of all, endures the jokes of her Vietnamese aunties and uncles.”
—VAN HOANG, author of Girl Giant and the Monkey