Special Thanks

Special thanks go to my husband Mark and my baby girl. Both who make me smile like no other.

The Liu Family (Mama Liu, Papa Liu, Veronique, and William) and my zillion relatives, and their relatives, and their pets!

The Schoenhals Family (Dad Floyd, Mom Betty, Amy,and Joel) and my zillion relatives, and their relatives, and their pets!

All my awesome friends who have shown their love here today.  The rest of you have been written off. (Tara, thank you for putting on a terrific writer’s party!)

My agent Jennifer Rofe at Andrea Brown Literary Agency, and my editors at Penguin who shall remain nameless for their protection.

My publicists at Penguin who I should probably name here, but I’m going to ask first!

For every person that was involved in the acquisition, design and production of THE GREAT CALL OF CHINA.

For every teacher, parent, librarian, and book enthusiast who understands that children’s and teen books can be fabulous sources of enjoyment and connection—two things that can be hard to find in the real world.

And finally, for the children and teens I write for.  This book’s for you!

With love,

Cynthea