Lily and her brother Chris don’t see what all the fuss is with their auntie “Tiger Lil.” Yes, she’s a “famous” Hollywood action star, but they’ve never heard of any of her movies, let alone seen any of them. When she comes to San Francisco to promote a new product for a friend, Lion Salve, in the Chinese New Year’s Parade local politicians threaten to shut the event down due to a rise in robberies and muggings by a local gang, the Powell Street Boys. Auntie “Tiger Lil” keeps the politicians at bay and the parade and festivities continue as planned, until the world famous goblin pearls worn by the principal actor on Auntie’s float are stolen right in front of Lily. On their hunt for the thieves, Lily and her Auntie are pulled into the dark underbelly of Chinatown where new immigrants work for slave wages and danger lurks in every corner. Fast paced action will keep boys and girls alike engaged in this realistic mystery set in San Francisco's Chinatown. Themes of self discovery and ethnic heritage are explored as relevant social issues are brought to the forefront. Readers will be delighted to learn that many more mysteries await them in award winning author Laurence Yep's Chinatown Mystery Series. Ages: 9-12
Rating: High Additional
