In the heart of Edo-period Kyoto, a young floor-builder's apprentice named Jiro discovers that his grandfather’s "Nightingale Floors"—designed to sing when stepped upon—are the ultimate defense against intruders. When Jiro catches a young ninja girl named Hana attempting to steal a decree to save her village, he must choose between his loyalty to the Shogun and his own sense of justice. By...
Twelve-year-old Minh lives on a tour boat in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, surrounded by his grandfather’s "tall tales" about hidden treasures. When he discovers a secret carving on a limestone cliff, he realizes the stories were real and embarks on a race against a rising tide to uncover a long-lost family secret. Through his bravery and wit, Minh finds a hidden "debt of honor" left by his grandfather...
