"A fantastic tale of adventure, humor, and mischief." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) " Debut author Hoang's fast-paced fantasy is sure to resonate with middle-grade readers. Realistic character portrayals blend together with fantastical elements as Thom travels on her journey, discovering more about her culture--and herself--while also finding out that legendary gods, much like navigating middle school, can be tricky." -- Booklist (starred review) " This entertaining blend of the mundane and fantastical is packed with emotion and sure to strike a chord with readers." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A tale that deals with important issues of fitting in and cultural understanding, while soaring into the realms of myth and magical adventure." -- School Library Journal " Girl Giant and the Monkey King is the best kind of fantasy­ compelling in equal parts because of the magic and adventure and the heart of the characters." --Amber Reed of Copperfield's Books.