First published 2022.

Includes recipes.

Ages 8-12.

13-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, the author weaves in the distinctive cuisine and vivid sights and sounds of an ancient city. In an uplifting and genuine depiction, she shows how the darkest times can bring out the best in people, friendship can give one courage, and, most importantly, how young people can make an impact on the world.