A review by antoinettepowb
Pahua and the Soul Stealer, by Lori M. Lee

4.0

What an adventure! I enjoyed reading about Pahua and her cat, Miv's, journey to save her brother's spirit from an angry bridge spirit. I think the development of Pahua and Zhong's needed friendship, even if it is out of necessity, is well done and shows the vulnerability about letting someone else get to know you at their age. I was intrigued my the idea of the them being shamans in training and learning the responsibility that comes along with being one. This adventure includes, love of family, discovering identity, and determination. I believe any middle school student will enjoy learning about he Hmong culture and mythology through Pahua's experiences.