Our Missing Hearts is a gripping novel about a mother’s unbreakable love in a world consumed by fear. Twelve-year-old Bird Gardner lives a quiet existence with his loving father, a former linguist who now shelves books in a university library. His mother, Margaret, a Chinese American poet, left when he was nine years old, and her books have since been banned.
Bird receives a mysterious letter containing only a cryptic drawing, pulling him into a quest to find her. His journey takes him through the many folktales she once shared, into an underground network of heroic librarians, and finally to New York City, where he uncovers the truth about his mother and the future that awaits them both.
Our Missing Hearts is an old story made new, exploring the ways supposedly civilized communities can ignore searing injustice. It delves into the lessons and legacies we pass on to our children and the power of art to create change.
Gold Medal Threat is an exciting and suspenseful adventure where Casey and Johnny overhear assassins plotting to "take out" an Olympic gymnast just before the Olympic Opening Ceremonies. Teaming up with Chelsea and Samantha, they embark on a daring mission to thwart the crime.
This book is filled with suspense, action, and lots of fun as the team puts their lives in harm's way to identify and stop the assassins before it's too late. Join them on this thrilling journey and experience the excitement and challenges of being a young detective at the Olympic Games!
Yuda, "si iblis", seorang pemanjat tebing dan petaruh yang melecehkan nilai-nilai masyarakat. Parang Jati, "si malaikat", seorang pemuda berjari duabelas yang dibentuk oleh ayah angkatnya untuk menanggung duka dunia. Marja, "si manusia", seorang gadis bertubuh kuda feji dan berjiwa matahari.
Mereka terlibat dalam segitiga cinta yang lembut, di antara pengalaman-pengalaman keras yang berawal dari sebuah kejadian aneh-- orang mati yang bangkit dari kubur-- menuju penyelamatan perbukitan gamping di selatan Jawa.
Di antara semua itu, Bilangan Fu sayup-sayup menyingkapkan diri.
Pengarang menamai nafas novelnya "spiritualisme kritis". Yaitu, yang mengangkat wacana spiritual-- keagamaan, kebatinan, maupun mistik-- ke dalam kerangka yang menghormatinya sekaligus bersikap kritis kepadanya, yang mengangkat wacana keberimanan, tanpa terjebak dalam dakwah hitam dan putih. Novel ini adalah manifesto Ayu Utami tentang sebuah sikap yang dianggap perlu diutamakan di zaman ini: sikap religius ataupun spiritual, yang kritis.