Kat Zhang

«No debería existir, pero existo...» Dos personas, un solo cuerpo. Dos personalidades, una sola cara. Dos mentes, pero solo puede quedar una.«Addie y yo nacimos dentro del mismo cuerpo euros nuestras

From acclaimed author Kat Zhang comes a fast-paced mystery adventure (BCCB) about a girl who embarks on a hunt for a long-lost treasure while on a summer trip to China.Mia Chen is on what her mother calls a Grand Adventure. Shes not sure what to make of this family trip to China, and didnt want to leave her friends for the summer, but shes excited about the prospect of exploring with her Aunt Lin, the only adult who truly understands her.Then Aunt Lin disappears, right after her old nemesis, a man named Ying, comes to visit. Mia knows that years ago, when Aunt Lin and Ying were sent to the Fuzhou countryside to work as laborers, the two searched for an ancient treasure togetherone that still hasnt been found. Shes suspicious that their shared history might be linked to Aunt Lins disappearance.When Mia discovers an old map filled with riddles in Aunt Lins room, she quickly pieces together her mission: find the treasure, find her aunt. Now, Mia, along with her big brother, Jake, must solve the clues to rescue the person she knows best in the worldand maybe unearth a treasure greater than her wildest dreams.

A heart-tugging and mind-bending exploration of time and possibility. School Library Journal A pleasure to readfull of heart and imagination. Kirkus Reviews Zhangs story is filled with real-world lessons on compassion and kindness with a sci-fi twista skillfully rendered framing device for exploring deeper issues of loss, longing, and acceptance. Publishers Weekly With unwavering hope and focus, and new friendships with unlikely peers, the novel is entertaining and sweet. BooklistIn the tradition of The Thing About Jellyfish and When You Reach Me, acclaimed author Kat Zhang offers a luminous and heartbreaking novel about a girl who is convinced that an upcoming solar eclipse will bring back her dead mother.One of the happiest memories twelve-year-old Sophia Wallace has is of her tenth birthday. Her mother made her a cake that yearand not a cake from a boxed-mix, but from scratch. She remembers the way the frosting tasted, the way the pink sugar roses dissolved on her tongue.This memory, and a scant few others like it, is all Sophia has of her mother, so she keeps them close. She keeps them secret, too. Because as paltry as these memories are, she shouldnt have them at all.The truth is, Sophia Wallaces mother died when she was six years old. But that isnt how she remembers it. Not always.Sophia has never told anyone about her unusual memoriessnapshots of a past that never happened. But everything changes when Sophias seventh grade English class gets an assignment to research solar eclipses. She becomes convinced that the upcoming solar eclipse will grant her the opportunity to make her alternate life come true, to enter a world where her mother never died.With the help of two misfit boys, she must figure out a way to bring her mother back to herbefore the opportunity is lost forever.

¡El MAEVAyoung Magnus 2013 es Lo que queda de mí!Addie y Eva son dos hermanas que están tardando en asentarse, para gran preocupación de sus padres. Así que cuando Addie da muestras de convertirse en el alma dominante, todos sienten un gran alivio. Sin embargo, Eva nunca llega a desaparecer. Su cuerpo no le obedece, pero ella sigue alli, y solo Addie lo sabe. Y, cuando descubre que existe la posibilidad de volver a caminar, a reir, a cantarSe aferra a ella con todas sus fuerzas.

«Addie et moi sommes nées dans le même corps. Deux âmes entrelacées bien avant de pousser notre premier cri. Les premières années vécues ensemble furent les plus heureuses. Puis vint le temps de linq

HOW I LIVE NOW meets HIS DARK MATERIALS in a beautiful, haunting YA debut, the first book in The Hybrid Trilogy.Imagine that you have two minds, sharing one body. You and your other self are closer than twins, better than friends. You have known each other forever.Then imagine that people like you are hated and feared. That the government want to hunt you down and tear out your second soul, separating you from the person you love most in the world.Now meet Eva and Addie.They dont have to imagine.

In the final installment in the Hybrid Chroniclesbound to captivate fans of Ally Condie, Lauren Oliver, and Scott WesterfeldAddie and Eva must come to terms with sharing a body as they fight for lasting change and hybrid freedom.Addie and Eva barely survived the explosion at the Powatt institution, but they refuse to sit still as the nation ripples with rebellion. When an ambitious reporter offers Addie and Eva the chance to go undercover and film the wretched conditions of a hybrid institution, the girls jump at the chance to once again take part in the fight for hybrid freedom. As Eva and Addie walk into danger, they cling to each other and the hope of a better future. But the price they might pay is higher than they ever could have imagined. Two Souls, One Body: Addie and Eva must learn to trust each other completely as they navigate sharing a body in their most dangerous mission yet. Found Family: With their tight-knit group of friends fractured and on the run, every alliance is tested in the fight for survival. Government Conspiracy: Going undercover in a government institution, the girls must expose the truth about the regime without being discovered themselves. YA Dystopian Series Finale: Dont miss the epic and satisfying conclusion to the Hybrid Chronicles, perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent.

In the second novel in the Hybrid Chroniclesperfect for fans of Ally Condie, Lauren Oliver, and Scott WesterfeldEva and Addie struggle to share their body as they clash over romance and the fight for hybrid freedom.Addie and Eva escaped imprisonment at a horrific psychiatric hospital. Now they should be safe, living among an underground hybrid movement. But safety is starting to feel constricting. Faced with the possibility of being in hiding forever, the girls are eager to help bring about changenow. The answer seems to lie in a splinter group willing to go to extremes for hybrid freedom, but as Addie and Eva fall ever deeper into their plans, what they thought was the solution to their problems might just be the thing that destroys everythingincluding their bond to each other.Sisters in Conflict: Eva wants freedom, Addie craves safety. As theyre pulled into a radical plot, their shared body becomes a battleground for their opposing desires. Underground Resistance: Hidden among a secret movement of hybrids, the girls find a fragile safety. But when a splinter group offers a chance to fight back, they must decide if freedom is worth any price. A High-Stakes Dystopian World: In a society that hunts and imprisons those with two souls, Eva and Addie have just escaped one nightmare. Now they must navigate a world of secrets, factions, and a government that will stop at nothing to hide the truth. Forbidden Romance: Amid the fight for survival, a new romance creates another source of conflict between the sisters, forcing them to question who they can trust with their bodyand their heart.

The hotly anticipated and stunningly written second book in Kat Zhangs heart-stopping Hybrid Trilogy. Imagine that you have two minds, sharing one body. You and your other self are closer than twins, better than friends. You have known each other forever. Then imagine that people like you are hated and feared. That the government want to hunt you down and tear out your second soul, separating you from the person you love most in the world. Now meet Eva and Addie. THEY DONT HAVE TO IMAGINE. The second book in Kat Khangs heart-stopping Hybrid Trilogy

Fans of Stephenie Meyers The Host will enjoy Whats Left of Me, Kat Zhangs shocking, thought-provoking, and emotionally charged story of two souls sharing one body.Whats Left of Me, the first book of the Hybrid Chronicles, is set in an alternate reality where everyone is born with two souls. But one soul is naturally dominant, and in early childhood, the other soul fades away.That didnt happen for Addie and Eva. Now fifteen, Eva clings to life inside the body she shares with Addie, although she can no longer speak or even move.Addie does everything she can to hide the presence of her sister soul. Evas very existence is illegal. If their secret is revealed, it could mean death for both of them.Two Souls, One Body: Addie is the dominant soul, in control of their shared body. Eva is the recessive one, a silent prisoner inside her own skin, and she refuses to fade away. A Dangerous Secret Identity: In a world where everyone must settle into a single soul, Evas very existence is a death sentence. Hiding her is Addies only goaland Evas greatest frustration. Unbreakable Sisterhood: Despite their conflict, Addie and Eva are two halves of a whole. Their bond will be tested as they navigate a society that wants to tear them apart. Teen Dystopian Romance: When they discover they arent the only ones hiding a secret, Eva finds a connection with Ryan, a boy who understands her in a way Addie never can. But love is a dangerous risk in their world.

In this highly illustrated series launch, Amy, an Asian American girl picks up an ancient paintbrush and unwittingly unleashes the power to make her art real and sometimes dangerous. Perfect for fantasy readers who love Dragons in a Bag and the Dragon Pearl series.Gorgeous and gripping, The Magic Paintbrush swoops readers off on rip-roaring fantasy adventure that unfurls like a magnificent scrollBrimming with imagination and heart Soman Chainani, author of THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL seriesAmy has always loved art, but lately her drawings have been less than impressive. Theres no passion, no personality, no...magic. Until Amy visits her Lao Lao, her grandmother, and finds an ancient paintbrush that brings anything Amy creates to life!Now her creation Luna has taken over her bedroom and is running through the streets of Flushing, Queens. What awaits: an international adventure filled with an ancient Chinese legend, a greedy adversary and ghastly beasts!Award-winning author Kat Zhang teams up with Eric Darnell, the writer and director of the Madagascar series and the Chief Creative Officer of Baobab Studios, to create a captivating highly-illustrated middle grade series debut about finding your own path, the power of imagination, and the strength of family.

In the second book of this epic fantasy series, eleven year old Amys malfunctioning paintbrush accidentally paints a portal to a mythical world! But when she discovers that the paintbrush is running out of power, Amy must undergo a Trial to prove her worth as the guardian of the magic paintbrush.Gorgeous and gripping, The Magic Paintbrush swoops readers off on rip-roaring fantasy adventure that unfurls like a magnificent scrollBrimming with imagination and heart Soman Chainani, author of THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL seriesEver since she became the guardian of the magic paintbrush, Amy has been nonstop painting. But when her paintbrush starts glitching, Amy accidentally paints a portal to a strange, magical world filled with creatures of Chinese folktales!A mysterious cat from the portal leads Amy and her friends Diego and Luna to Minli, who presents herself as the creator of the paintbrush, and her magical forest. The magic paintbrushs power is dwindling. Amy has two weeks to complete a Trial, a series of three tests to prove she is worthy to be the paintbrushs guardian.Amys quest will take her to mystical places. Shell have help from Diego, Luna and the secretive Cat who may be a friend or foe. Amy and her friends must face dangerous threats, perilous landscapes, and the ever-looming feeling that everything might not be what it seems.Award-winning author Kat Zhang teams up with Eric Darnell, the writer and director of the Madagascar series and the Chief Creative Officer of Baobab Studios on this story about responsibility, the power of friendship, and what it means to be worthy.