Saints

"Saints" is a compelling historical graphic novel that tells the story of Four-Girl, an unwanted child in a Chinese village at the turn of the 20th century. She finds her identity and a new name, Vibiana, through conversion to Christianity. As the Boxer Rebellion intensifies, Vibiana faces immense pressure and violence, forcing her to confront the conflict between her faith and her cultural loyalties. This volume is a companion to "Boxers," which tells the story from the perspective of a Boxer leader, offering a nuanced and multifaceted view of this complex historical event. Gene Luen Yang masterfully blends historical facts with fictional character-driven narratives, exploring themes of identity, faith, and cultural clash for readers aged 12-18.

For use in schools and libraries only. Vibiana, an unwanted fourth child, finds her name and identity in Christianity, but with the Boxer Rebellion in full swing and Chinese Christians facing death, she must decide whether her loyalties lie with her religion or her country.