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Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

Published in
2009
4.32
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Description

This is the story of a young girl named Minli who lives in a poor village and sets off on an extraordinary journey to find the Old Man on the Moon. She hopes to obtain wisdom on how to change her family’s fortune. Along the way, she encounters a variety of colorful characters and magical creatures from Chinese folklore. 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, featuring beautiful full-color illustrations. This novel is a companion to Starry River of the Sky and the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver, and has been recognized as a Newbery Honor Book, a New York Times bestseller, an Al Roker's TODAY Show Book Club pick, a Time Magazine 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time selection, and a Reader’s Digest Best Children’s Book of All Time.
Age
7-10
Text complexity
proficient
Length
278 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Rich cultural experience
  • Engaging fantasy elements
  • Strong character development
  • Beautiful illustrations