What people are saying about The Adventures of Kenzo the Fisherman: A Hero’s Journey

I am so amazed by Jiaqi’s views of people, history, and the environment we live in. It’s clear and honest and so related to our daily lives.
Janet Jan

This book is full of action and surprises, and it stretches the imagination, tugs at the heartstrings, and reminds us of what really matters in life.
Gary Larson

Jiaqi Gao has created a new kind of fiction that’s a blend of historical details and celebrates mavericks in the past restrictive societies, helping to pave the way for gender equality and for environmental sustainability.
Rebecca Cruz

The high-resolution photos of sea life, paintings, historic plate photos, drawings, and wood block prints are an amazing collection complementing an exciting, captivating, and touching story that’s easy reading and highly entertaining.
Debbie Safir

Having taken related coursework at Dartmouth, I am profoundly impressed by Jiaqi’s knowledge base and narrative abilities. I was amazed by the story’s seamless integration of history. I was profoundly touched by many of the experiences of the book’s charming characters, and I feel privileged to have gotten to know them.
Mellie Wang

This book is a pleasure to read. Despite the inclusion of life’s trials and tribulations, the overall message is positive and uplifting. I was awestruck by the book’s detail, historical setting, interpersonal connections, and its vibrant photos and paintings. As a working mom with two daughters, I seldom get time to read something so beautiful and so touching.
Andrea Holmes

There are too few stories like this with adventure, danger, humor, and love, where good triumphs over evil.
Kevin Chadwick

This book rocks! My only wish is that it was part of a series because I would love to follow the story along and find out what happens next.
Marissa Chavez

As an avid recreational fisherman in the ocean and freshwater, I am amazed at Jiaqi’s storytelling abilities on the sea and on land. The book’s storyline and characters are highly captivating. I am also honored to have shared some fishing experiences on my boat with this talented young author, and I’m amazed by what he has accomplished.
Kevin Lord