The Colliding Worlds of Mina Lee
(Sprache: Englisch)
When a Korean American teenage artist gets sucked into the world of her own web comic, she must find a way out with the help of a cute boy all while facing off against a villainous corporation. Inspired by the A-ha's "Take on Me" music video, this...
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When a Korean American teenage artist gets sucked into the world of her own web comic, she must find a way out with the help of a cute boy all while facing off against a villainous corporation. Inspired by the A-ha's "Take on Me" music video, this entertaining YA novel is a grounded speculative fiction adventure from the co-founder of We Need Diverse Books.Mina has become the hero of her own story. Literally.
When Mina Lee woke up on Saturday morning for SAT prep, she did NOT expect to:
1. Nearly be fried by a superhero who turned out to be a supervillain.
2. Come face to face with Jin, the handsome boy of her dreams.
3. Discover a conspiracy involving the evil corporation Merco.
And it’s all happening in her fictional world. Mina is trapped in the webcomic she created. Now it’s up to her to save everyone. Even if it means losing Jin forever.
From the award-winning author of Finding Junie Kim and co-founder of We Need Diverse Books, Ellen Oh. In the speculative fiction adventure Colliding Worlds, a teenage artist grapples with her first love, grief, and learning how to take charge of her own life.
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Chapter 1First Day of Senior Year
Monday, August 29, Washington, DC
Mina stood under her umbrella in the pouring rain, staring with dread at the doors of Bellington High School, a big imposing redbrick building that loomed above her like every scary mansion in the horror movies she despised watching.
First day of senior year.
First day of hell.
Mina Lee, get your butt inside before we drown to death! Her best friend, Saachi, grabbed Mina by the arm and began pulling her up the stairs.
Mina heaved a great big sigh as they joined the mass of students filing into the school through the imposing entranceway. The girl in front of her whipped her curly wet hair back, slapping Mina across her face.
Mina flinched and swatted the hair away, causing the girl to turn and glare at her.
Do you mind?
Mina narrowed her eyes, her nostrils flaring with displeasure. Yes, I do mind. I don t like eating hair for breakfast.
The girl turned without another word.
Did you say something? Saachi asked.
Before Mina could respond, an elbow rammed into her lower spine.
She whimpered. I am a sardine packed tight into a smelly tin can of death.
What are you mumbling to yourself? Saachi asked. At five foot ten, Saachi could use her height to maneuver deftly through the crowds without getting hurt.
I am a bunny rabbit caught in the coils of a deadly python.
I am a girl who doesn t want to be late to her first class, Saachi cut in. Apparently annoyed at the snail s pace, she barged ahead, scattering kids left and right as she shouted Excuse me! at the top of her lungs.
I am a salmon swimming against the current into the gaping jaws of death, Mina intoned. They d finally made it inside the expansive lobby that led to hallways spiderwebbing into the depths of the building.
Listen, can you save your existential crisis for exams?
Mina stopped in her tracks, causing Saachi to nearly trip and fall.
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What s the point, Saachi?
Mina, Saachi said threateningly.
Students yelled their frustration at Mina, some even shoving her. But Mina refused to budge. She might be only five three, but she was a mighty five three and could plant her feet like small sledgehammers.
I mean why am I even here? What s the point when I don t know what the future entails? My dad thinks he has my life all figured out, but I don t want what he wants. Do I? I mean what am I supposed to do? What do I need to do? Do I just listen to my father like a good Asian daughter?
Girl, I will pick you up and haul you into first period. I am not playing, Saachi fumed.
Mina saw the murderous intent in her friend s eyes and released a heavy sigh. All right. She shuffled her feet to move forward, letting Saachi drag her. I am a pawn in someone else s chess game of life.
Shut up, Mina! Where s your first class?
Mina pulled out her schedule and peered down at it morosely.
First period, Psychology, Salatto, Rm 246
Second period, Honors Calculus, Khan, Rm 225
Third period, AP Studio Art, Ellis, Rm G84
Lunch
Fourth period, AP Art History, Butler, Rm 108
Fifth period, AP English Literature and Composition, Steinberg, Rm G20
Sixth period, Advanced Figure Drawing, Vasquez, Rm G82
Seventh period, Women s Studies, McGinnis, Rm 157
Mina groaned. I am a daisy trapped in the killing field of war.
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Mina, Saachi said threateningly.
Students yelled their frustration at Mina, some even shoving her. But Mina refused to budge. She might be only five three, but she was a mighty five three and could plant her feet like small sledgehammers.
I mean why am I even here? What s the point when I don t know what the future entails? My dad thinks he has my life all figured out, but I don t want what he wants. Do I? I mean what am I supposed to do? What do I need to do? Do I just listen to my father like a good Asian daughter?
Girl, I will pick you up and haul you into first period. I am not playing, Saachi fumed.
Mina saw the murderous intent in her friend s eyes and released a heavy sigh. All right. She shuffled her feet to move forward, letting Saachi drag her. I am a pawn in someone else s chess game of life.
Shut up, Mina! Where s your first class?
Mina pulled out her schedule and peered down at it morosely.
First period, Psychology, Salatto, Rm 246
Second period, Honors Calculus, Khan, Rm 225
Third period, AP Studio Art, Ellis, Rm G84
Lunch
Fourth period, AP Art History, Butler, Rm 108
Fifth period, AP English Literature and Composition, Steinberg, Rm G20
Sixth period, Advanced Figure Drawing, Vasquez, Rm G82
Seventh period, Women s Studies, McGinnis, Rm 157
Mina groaned. I am a daisy trapped in the killing field of war.
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Produktdetails
- Autor: Ellen Oh
- Altersempfehlung: Ab 12 Jahre
- 2024, International, 304 Seiten, Maße: 14,2 x 20,8 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Penguin Random House
- ISBN-10: 0593810635
- ISBN-13: 9780593810637
- Erscheinungsdatum: 23.01.2024
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
"A sweet, fantasy romance for any tweens who are big fans of K-drama." New York Magazine"A lighthearted story with touches of romance and fantasy, told with K-drama flair." Kirkus Reviews
"Employing tropes and elements from K-dramas and Korean webcomics....Oh crafts a gripping story with superhero flare and a down-to-earth aura." Publishers Weekly
"A perfect read for any teen pondering their next steps in life." Booklist
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