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White Jade Tiger, by Julie Lawson, is a middle-grade novel about 13-year-old Jasmine, who, during a field trip to Victoria's Chinatown, discovers a hidden doorway that sends her back to the 1880s. In the past, she navigates the bustling, restrictive world of Chinese immigrants, encounters a mysterious white jade tiger amulet, and becomes involved in a mystery while searching for a way back to her own time. The story blends historical detail of late-19th-century British Columbia with a time-travel adventure.
Quick Summary
White Jade Tiger blends a modern mystery with a touch of magic when a field trip to Victoria's Chinatown sparks a journey through time. Kids will love the clever puzzles, the mystery of the jade tiger, and how Jasmine discovers courage she never knew she had. If your kid enjoys mystery adventures with heart like The Westing Game or The Mysterious Benedict Society, they'll devour this one. Perfect for readers ages 9-12 in grades 4-8 who love history mixed with a good puzzle.