Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin is a captivating tale published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers on April 12, 2011. This 278-page book presents a blend of magic, adventure, and friendship, centered around a young girl named Minli who embarks on a journey to find the Old Man on the Moon. Inspired by her father’s folktales, Minli seeks answers to change her family’s fortune, encountering a variety of characters and magical creatures, including a dragon who cannot fly.
Readers will discover a rich narrative that intertwines elements of fantasy and Chinese folklore, as Minli’s quest unfolds in the valley of Fruitless Mountain. The story explores themes of adventure and the importance of faith and friendship. Accompanied by Grace Lin’s beautiful full-color illustrations, this edition offers an engaging experience for young readers, inviting them to explore a world filled with mythical beings and profound questions about life and fortune.
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This Newbery Honor book features magic, adventure, friendship, and even a dragon who can’t fly!
In the valley of Fruitless Mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man on the Moon, who knows the answers to all of life’s questions. Inspired by these stories, Minli sets off on an extraordinary journey to find the Old Man on the Moon to ask him how she can change her family’s fortune. She encounters an assorted cast of characters and magical creatures along the way, including a dragon who accompanies her on her quest for the ultimate answer.
Grace Lin, author of the beloved Year of the Dog and Year of the Rat, returns with a wondrous story of adventure, faith, and friendship. A fantasy crossed with Chinese folklore, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is a timeless story reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz. Her beautiful illustrations, printed in full-color, accompany the text throughout. Once again, she has created a charming, engaging book for young readers.
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