Morning Sun in Wuhan, Ying Chang Compestine
Morning Sun in Wuhan, Ying Chang Compestine
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Morning Sun in Wuhan

Author: Ying Chang Compestine

Narrator: Nancy Wu

Unabridged: 3 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Clarion Books

Published: 11/08/2022

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

What was the pandemic of the century like at the start? This swift, gripping novel captures not only the uncertainty and panic when COVID first emerged in Wuhan, but also how a community banded together. Weaving in the tastes and sounds of the historic city, Wuhan’s comforting and distinctive cuisine comes to life as the listener follows 13-year-old Mei who, through her love for cooking, makes a difference in her community. Written by an award-winning author originally from Wuhan. Grieving the death of her mother and an outcast at school, thirteen-year-old Mei finds solace in cooking and computer games. When her friend’s grandmother falls ill, Mei seeks out her father, a doctor, for help, and discovers the hospital is overcrowded. As the virus spreads, Mei finds herself alone in a locked-down city trying to find a way to help.Author Ying Chang Compestine draws on her own experiences growing up in Wuhan to illustrate that the darkest times can bring out the best in people, friendship can give one courage in frightening times, and most importantly, young people can make an impact on the world. Listeners can download Mei’s tantalizing recipes and cook them at home. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

About Ying Chang Compestine

Ying Compestine is an award-winning author, speaker, and television host. She has authored twenty-five books for adults and children, including the acclaimed novel Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party, which chronicles her experience of growing up in China during the Chinese Cultural Revolution. A leading national authority on Asian culture and cuisine and the former food editor for Martha Stewart’s Whole Living magazine, Ying is frequently invited to lecture at schools and organizations around the world. She currently lives in the Bay Area with her husband and son. Visit her at yingc.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Cherlynn | cherreading on January 15, 2023

You know why I don't mind pandemic books? Sure, they capture the fear, panic and uncertainty during the early days of the virus outbreak. The loss and grief. The bad behaviour and poor response. And yes, sometimes it hits too close to home. Real life is depressing enough, do we really want it to seep......more

Goodreads review by Afoma (Reading Middle Grade) on February 03, 2023

Morning Sun in Wuhan is a fascinating, insightful middle grade account depicting the genesis of the COVID-19 pandemic in Wuhan. Featuring a female protagonist who loves video games and cooking, this is a great pick for those looking for books with strong female protagonists. It’s also one of those u......more

Goodreads review by Jo on May 14, 2023

I couldn’t put it down. I immediately felt connected to Mei and chugged along through this experience with her. I love the delicate dance between light and dark throughout the story, it’s simply a ‘must read’.......more

Goodreads review by Caitlin on November 06, 2021

Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. "Why are you reading about the pandemic, Caitlin??? It's not even over yet!" Listen. I liked stories about pandemics and plagues before the coronavirus came about, and when quarantine started, I found the new level of i......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on March 07, 2023

I really liked all the descriptions of food and cooking, but by the end, I wished there'd been a little less of that and a little more substance about the pandemic. It is crazy to think about how bad things must have been in Wuhan at the very beginning of the pandemic, when almost nothing was known......more

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