“An immersive journey amid the sights and sounds of urban China as a migrant mother and son follow a seemingly impossible dream inspired by their love of music—and their devotion to each other . . . Keep something handy to dry your eyes.”—Charmaine Wilkerson, New York Times bestselling author of Black Cake
“Sophie Chen Keller writes with such understated power that even a tone-deaf heart will recognize the melody—and feel the sting of that final note. Everyone should read this book.”—Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of The Many Daughters of Afong Moy
“Little Wonder is an exquisite book filled with heart. It captures modern China with such vividness and color you can practically smell the roasted sweet potatoes. At parts enthralling, heartbreaking, and uplifting—and always bursting with musicality. A book to be savored.”—Susie Yang, New York Times bestselling author of White Ivy
“Beautiful, heartfelt, and deeply moving, Little Wonder is a celebration of love, resilience, and the power of music.”—Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author of The Leftover Woman
“A wonderful story and an extraordinary read, with characters so finely crafted that you feel their joys and their sorrows.”—Amanda Peters, author of The Berry Pickers
“At once heartbreaking and hopeful . . . Capturing the life-changing kindness of strangers, the magic of music, and the power of found family, this deftly imagined tale will make your heart soar.”—Mikki Brammer, author of The Collected Regrets of Clover
“Little Wonder explores the unbreakable bonds of family and the intrinsic goodness of human nature. You can’t help but root for these unforgettable characters.”—Emma Nanami Strenner, author of My Other Heart
“Lyrical . . . Tissues may be needed as this intimate story of unceasing love unfolds in a seemingly heartless city.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Lovely . . . Keller is a master of atmosphere and detail: her elegant, evocative prose transports the reader to the crowded streets, polluted air, and harsh realities of life in China’s capital, while she deftly captures a mother’s love and a son’s devotion. Little Wonder explores themes of hope, love, and loss, resulting in a rich and resonant story with universal appeal.”—Booklist, starred review
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