Fox Snare (Thousand Worlds #3)

by Yoon Ha Lee

Overview

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents a third space opera starring Korean animal spirits by Yoon Ha Lee, author of Dragon Pearl.

While on a mission to cement peace between the Sun Clans and the Thousand Worlds, Min the fox spirit and her ghost brother Jun get stranded on a death planet with Haneul the dragon spirit and Sebin the tiger spirit. To survive, the young cadets will have to rely on all their wits, training, and supernatural abilities. And let's not forget the Dragon Pearl . . .

This thrilling conclusion of the Thousand Worlds trilogy, told in alternating points of view, will put you under a delightful spell as it transports you to worlds full of both danger and wonder.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781368081818
Publisher:	Disney Publishing Group
Publication date:	10/17/2023
Series:	Thousand Worlds Trilogy , #3
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	66,249
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.10(d)
Lexile:	860L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Yoon Ha Lee (he/him) is the New York Times best-selling author of Dragon Pearl, a companion to this book and winner of the Locus Award and the Mythopoeic Award. Tiger Honor is the second book in the Thousand Worlds trilogy. He has also published several books for adults, including a stand-alone fantasy entitled Phoenix Extravagant and the Machineries of Empire space opera trilogy: Ninefox Gambit, Raven Strategem, and Revenant Gun. Yoon draws inspiration from a variety of sources, such as Korean history and mythology, fairy tales, higher mathematics, classic moral dilemmas, and genre fiction. His website can be found at YoonHaLee.com.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Tiger Honor

"With a delightful mix of Korean mythology and science fiction, Lee expands on the intriguing world of his previous novel to create another exhilarating adventure with a new precocious protagonist. Fans of Dragon Pearl will enjoy this dive back into the Thousand Worlds universe."
   —Booklist

"The Thousand Worlds universe continues to thrill with the lure of Korean mythology, the action of space battle, and the personal struggle to act with honor. Fans will demand more. Weaves together science fiction and cultural elements with tremendous appeal." 
   —Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Dragon Pearl

"Lee has a knack for world-building. His richly detailed, cohesive, original vision is a lively mash-up of outer-space sci-fi and Korean culture and folklore."
   —Horn Book Magazine

*"Lee offers a perfect balance of space opera and Korean mythology with enough complexity to appeal to teens". 
   —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

*"A high-octane, science-fiction thriller painted with a Korean brush and a brilliant example of how different cultures can have unique but accessible cosmology and universal appeal. "
   —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

*"Lee skillfully weaves Korean folklore into this space opera narrative, creating dynamic and relatable characters. The ending is satisfying, tying up loose ends, but leaving room for a sequel. With ghosts, pirates, and a rollicking space adventure, there’s a little something for everyone here."
   —School Library Journal (starred review)

From the Publisher

2023-08-11
Beloved characters from the first two books come together one last time in this Thousand Worlds trilogy closer.

Lee mines themes of personal integrity as three young people juggle their human forms with their mythological animal selves. Min (a shape-shifting fox), Sebin (a tiger), and Haneul (a dragon) harness all the magical power they can summon to combat imminent threats to peace talks between the Thousand Worlds and the Sun Clans nations. The two narrators, Min and Sebin, provide alternating first-person perspectives on survival when the space station that’s hosting the diplomatic talks literally explodes, precipitating a high-stakes drama that could result in a devastating space war. After being jettisoned in an escape pod, the three teens face life-or-death challenges on the planet Jasujeong, which is claimed by both nations. Min sees an example of her own powers gone awry; Sebin, who is nonbinary, must override their duties in order to recognize deception; and the weakened Haneul struggles against family expectations. The plot contains historical references to the struggles between Korea and Japan, and Korean elements are woven into the story to a greater degree than before. With dangers emerging from political operatives, beasts, the weather, and even friends, the degree of emotional awareness of the three main characters is impressive. It is occasionally difficult to remember whether Min or Sebin is narrating, but overall, the trilogy concludes on a high note.

A grand space opera grounded in Korean culture. (pronunciation guide) (Science fantasy. 8-12)

Kirkus Reviews