{"product_id":"morning-sun-in-wuhan-by-ying-chang-compestine","title":"MORNING SUN IN WUHAN by Ying Chang Compestine","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePAPERBACK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eAuthor:  Ying Chang Compestine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMORNING SUN IN WUHAN is a moving and hopeful story set at the very beginning of the global pandemic in Wuhan. Inspired by the author’s own childhood memories of the city, this powerful novel explores resilience, kindness and the strength of community during uncertain times.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirteen-year-old Mei is struggling. After the loss of her mother, she feels lonely and misunderstood, finding comfort only in cooking and playing computer games. Life already feels difficult - but everything changes when a mysterious illness begins spreading through the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen her friend’s grandmother becomes seriously ill, Mei turns to her father, a hardworking doctor, for help. Soon she discovers the hospitals are overwhelmed and fear is spreading quickly. As the virus takes hold and Wuhan enters lockdown, Mei finds herself isolated in a city filled with uncertainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet even in the darkest moments, Mei refuses to give up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing her love of cooking and her determination to help others, she finds creative ways to support the people around her - discovering that courage, compassion and friendship can shine brightest when the world feels most frightening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy you should treat-your-shelf:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA powerful story about community, resilience and hope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective on the early days of COVID-19\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich descriptions of Wuhan’s culture, food and traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes delicious recipes inspired by Mei’s cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows how young people can make a real difference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeartfelt and inspiring, Morning Sun in Wuhan reminds readers that even in moments of fear and uncertainty, kindness and connection can bring people together - and that small acts of care can create powerful change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePaperback:  208 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eLanguage:  English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eDimensions:  13.34 x 1.27 x 19.05 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eISBN:  978-0063309029\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePublisher:  Clarion Books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePublication:  01 Aug. 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Shelfie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62587406090611,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/5555\/4675\/files\/BookCover_40_5e6c0097-d0b6-4205-9491-7dc379dc8cf6.png?v=1772473253","url":"https:\/\/www.shelfieonline.com\/products\/morning-sun-in-wuhan-by-ying-chang-compestine","provider":"Shelfie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}