Hicks, Faith Erin.
THE NAMELESS CITY
New York : First Second, 2016
IL 5-8, RL 3.0
ISBN 978-1-62672-157-9

Kaidu arrives in the big city to train as a soldier under his father, a general. Because the city is regularly invaded by new nations, it is called the Nameless City by natives, who know no invaders will last long. Its current occupiers, the Dao, will need more than their military strength to keep control of this ancient Asian outpost. Wandering the Nameless City, Kaidu is impressed by Rat, an orphan girl who shows him a different side of the city than recruits or conquerors usually know. Rat’s courage challenges Kaidu, and they run on the rooftops, jump in the canals, and sneak around in the dark nights. Their unlikely friendship may present the best possibility for Dao leaders to survive. --Jodie Purcell Teacher Librarian, Bishop Blanchet High School Evergreen Book Award Nominees 2018-19