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Outrun the Moon
A Young Adult Historical Fiction Novel by Stacey Lee
Subgenres:
- Coming-of-Age,
- Disaster Fiction,
- San Francisco, 1906
This book is for you if you're into...
- Historical San Francisco settings shaken by disaster
- Resourceful heroines breaking barriers in elite schools
- Stories where survival means building unlikely alliances
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Downstairs Girl comes an unforgettable story of determination set against a backdrop of devastating tragedy, perfect for fans of Code Name Verity.
San Francisco, 1906: Fifteen-year-old Mercy Wong is determined to break from the poverty of Chinatown, and an education at St. Clare's School for Girls is her best hope. Although St. Clare's is off-limits to all but the wealthiest white girls, Mercy gains admittance through a mix of cunning and a little bribery, only to discover that getting in was the easiest part.
Not to be undone by a bunch of spoiled heiresses, Mercy stands strong—until disaster strikes. On April 18, a historic earthquake rocks San Francisco, destroying Mercy's home and school. Now she's forced to wait with her classmates for their families in a temporary park encampment.
Though fires might rage, and the city may be in shambles, Mercy can't sit by while they wait for the army to bring help—she still has the "bossy" cheeks that mark her as someone who gets things done. But what can one teenage girl do to heal so many suffering in her broken city?
Strong-willed Mercy Wong leads a cast of diverse characters in this extraordinary tale of survival.
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