Theo Tan and the Fox Spirit

Name: Theo Tan and the Fox Spirit
Brand: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781250794406
Price: 22.99 NZD
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By Jesse Q. Sutanto

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Summary

Theo Tan just wants to be a typical American kid, enjoying video games and casting spells with his cirth pendants. But when his older brother Jamie dies, Theo inherits Jamie's fox spirit, Kai—a companion neither of them expected or wanted. Struggling with their differences, they uncover a mystery linked to Jamie's internship at Reapling Corp. To solve it, Theo must join the "Know Your Roots" summer camp, a program celebrating Chinese and Indian cultures. Together, Theo and Kai face challenges that test their bond and honour Jamie’s last wishes in this magical and heartfelt adventure.
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Ideal for children and middle-grade readers who enjoy fantasy with cultural roots, magic, and stories of personal growth. Fans of humorous and heartfelt adventures will find this book especially appealing.

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After inheriting a grieving fox spirit, a Chinese-American boy must learn to embrace his heritage to solve the mystery of his brother's death in this magical, action-packed middle grade fantasy.

After inheriting a grieving fox spirit, a Chinese-American boy must learn to embrace his heritage to solve the mystery of his brother's death in this magical, action-packed middle grade fantasy.

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Theo Tan and the Fox Spirit is a captivating story where Theo Tan, who longs to be just a normal American kid playing video games and casting spells with cirth pendants, finds himself reluctantly inheriting a spirit companion after the tragic death of his older brother.

Having never wanted a spirit companion, Theo is now paired with Jamie's fox spirit, Kai. The feeling is mutual for Kai, as Theo is nothing like Jamie, and the two have always struggled to get along.

As strange occurrences begin to unfold concerning Jamie's internship at Reapling Corp, the only path to uncovering the truth involves joining the exclusive "Know Your Roots" summer camp. This programme, which celebrates Chinese and Indian cultures, aims to help students connect with their heritage.

Will Theo and Kai manage to set their differences aside for the greater goal of fulfilling Jamie's last wishes, or will the enigma surrounding Jamie's death remain unresolved?

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised for its heartfelt narrative and humour, Theo Tan and the Fox Spirit is described as wildly imaginative and laugh-out-loud funny. Reviewers highlight its themes of grief, heritage, and magic with one calling it "an absolute delight" and another noting its balance of serious lessons with lighthearted fun. The story’s witty fox spirit companion and the strong bond developed between Theo and Kai especially stand out.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250794406

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 June 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: St Martin's Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 261g

Pages: 336

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jesse Q. Sutanto Young Adult

About the Author

Jesse Q. Sutanto is the author of books for adults and young readers, including Dial A For Aunties, The Obsession, Theo Tan and the Fox Spirit, and Well, That Was Unexpected. She grew up shuttling back and forth between Indonesia, Singapore, and England, and considers all three places her home. She has forty-two first cousins and thirty aunties and uncles, many of whom live just down the road. When she's not writing, she's playing games with her husband, or making a mess in the kitchen with her two daughters.

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