The Dreamweavers

 Book by G.Z. Schmidt 

An original and fun middle grade fantasy loosely based in Chinese folklore.


Some quotes:


“I am not worried,” Grandpa replied with a smile. “His will be but one opinion in the end. You should remember, Mei and Yun, that not even the most powerful person in the world can diminish your true value.”


“Throughout history, there have always been people who were not deterred by fear of punishment, because a greater purpose called. Follow the greater purpose.”


“That’s the funny thing about confidence. Your situation, if you look at it, is oftentimes the exact same as before. The only things that have really changed are your own thoughts on the matter.”


“Ignorance, Mei and Yun, is often bliss—but it is the easy way out. Truth is difficult.”

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