Moon Princess

by Barbara Laban

A younger mystery-adventure about a girl whose mother has disappeared in China, and the world of invisible animal friends who help her follow the clues! For fans of Leslie Margolis. Sienna is unhappy. Her mother has disappeared and she feels alone in Shanghai. Her only friend is Rufus--a sarcastic invisible dog with a VERY clear idea of how things should be done.When their mean housekeeper starts acting suspiciously, Sienna decides to investigate. She follows a trail of clues that leads her to a new friend, Feng, who also has an invisible animal friend and has lost a family member. Together they embark on a hunt through China that leads them to new friends, even more invisible animals, and a mysterious moonlit temple where Sienna's mother and Feng's brother were last seen.Are the disappearances linked to a priceless statue of the famous moon princess? And can they discover the dangerous truth?

Genres: Middle Grade

208 pages, Hardcover

Published July 25, 2017

Reviews

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very quick-paced story. I feel like this story could have been a little longer because there were a few moments where it felt like some things weren't explained or left you wondering about the invisible friends as a whole. All the characters were fun and the kids acted like kids. It was nice to see a book take place somewhere that isn't the US or Europe. Even though this didn't go a lot into Chinese customs or culture, it was focused on one of the festivals that is celebrated there. Overall this book was a fun, fast read.

[Judy Wollin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sienna doesn’t mind being on her own. She has her invisible friend, a dog named Rufus, who keeps her company. She didn’t want to move to China and suspected her father had taken the job and could continue looking for his wife and Sienna’s mother, who had disappeared three months ago. He denied that and told Sienna to stop thinking her mother might be alive.
After watching her tutor/nanny substituting fake jewels for her mother’s lovely necklace, Sienna decides it’s time to get to the bottom of the mystery. Why was the tutor in the last photo of her mother at the archaeological dig where she worked before she disappeared?
Feng’s brother disappeared when Sienna’s mother vanished, and they team up to get to the bottom of the mystery.
I enjoyed the problem-solving and daring the characters demonstrated to solve this mystery.
Recommended for readers eight years and older.

[Gouri Verma · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just loveddd this so much!❤️ I found this book on Belle’s Middle Grade Library, and I am glad that I came upon this!!💕 This book had me in quickly and its humour had me laughing maniacly!😂💞

Sienna was a brave one and was my favourite!❤️Rufus couldn’t have been funnier! And all the invisible animals won my heart!😉

Loved it!❤️
Go for it!😇❤️

[Erin Thompson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good. The cover art is good too.

The story was easy to follow and would be a good book for kids to read to get them into reading. It is fast paced and fun and not too long. A bit of mystery and a bit of magic and a good mix of friendship.

[Rowan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful book about magic, action, and a little mystery.

[Adara]

One of the best books I read (along with the book wish by Barbara o'conor) very exiting.

[Ananiah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was one of the best books I’ve ever read and I recommend it to anyone who likes fantasy

[Ryann · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this almost ten years ago, and just found it today. Was very surprised to see how little have read it! I remember really enjoying it. :)

[Gina]

Finished 10/29/17