"Thirteen-year-old Mei remembers so many things her mother said and did. Now, a year since her death, she cherishes those memories more than ever. Her doctor father works nonstop at an overcrowded hospital, and as a mysterious virus spreads through Wuhan, Mei finds herself alone in a locked-down city with little but her love of cooking and computer games to comfort her. Drawing upon her own experiences of growing up in Wuhan, Ying Chang Compestine weaves in the distinctive cuisine and vivid sights and sounds of an ancient city."--Dust jacket flap.
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