A Giant Problem (Mihi Ever After #2)

by Tae Keller

Overview

Newbery Medalist Tae Keller continues the fantasy adventures of Mihi Whan Park and her friends as they revisit the fairy tale realm to solve a giant problem.

After just barely surviving their last trip to the Rainbow Realm, Mihi Whan Park and her friends Reese and Savannah know that stepping back through the library refrigerator and into the magical fairy-tale world would be a dangerous choice. But when they discover that Mihi’s nemesis, Genevieve, has crossed through the fridge and into the Rainbow Realm herself, Mihi, Reese, and Savannah decide they must bring her home.

Through the refrigerator they go, and when they arrive, they find the world has changed. Atop an enormous beanstalk, a greedy giant wreaks havoc on the realm, and Genevieve isn’t the only one who needs saving. Now Mihi and her friends must team up with villains, concoct a magical disguise, and infiltrate a party full of the most fearsome creatures in all the land. What could possibly go wrong?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798885791526
Publisher:	Gale, A Cengage Group
Publication date:	09/06/2023
Series:	Mihi Ever After , #2
Edition description:	Large Print
Product dimensions:	5.43(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.63(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Tae Keller grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she subsisted on kimchi, purple rice, and stories. Now, she writes about biracial girls trying to find their voices, and lives in Seattle with her husband and a multitude of books. She is the author of The Science of Breakable Things and When You Trap a Tiger, winner of the Newberry Medal.

Geraldine Rodríguez is a Mexican illustrator and digital artist. An animation and music enthusiast, she has created artwork for the Mihi series by Tae Keller, Fearless series by Mandy Gonzalez and other beautiful children's books. She loves fantastic and wonderful stories where she paints sparkly environments and cool characters, warm and pretty colors are her favorite. She lives in Nuevo Leon, México.

Editorial Reviews

2023-03-29
Three friends face one giant problem.

Since narrowly escaping many dangers in Mihi Ever After (2022), Korean American Mihi Whan Park has been afraid to admit her secret to besties Reese and Savannah: She misses the Rainbow Realm and its magic. When Genevieve, Mihi’s former best friend and current archnemesis, is near tears due to punishment for a fight they got into at school, Mihi impulsively tells her about the Rainbow Realm in an attempt to cheer her up. Soon after, Genevieve disappears—and Mihi discovers her backpack near the portal. Mihi, Reese, and Savannah decide they ought to rescue Genevieve even though “she’s rude and a little spoiled and she doesn’t seem to care about other people’s feelings.” They are surprised to find the Rainbow Realm in dire straits thanks to a large beanstalk and a giant who has been stealing the rain. The action-packed plot maintains a brisk pace as the trio meet with familiar characters, friendly and otherwise, and learn that Genevieve has gone searching for the giant’s gold. Using a spell, the three girls disguise themselves and sneak into the giant’s ball. Even though they are captured, with a bit of magic and ingenuity, they are able to save the day. Keller deftly explores both perseverance and the evolving nature of friendships that sometimes need to end. Readers would benefit from familiarity with the first book. The ending paves the way for another adventure. Final art not seen.

A high-interest fantasy romp. (Fantasy. 8-12)

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