Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
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. Newbery Honor Book. Readers of this book will enjoy Starry River of the Sky and When the Sea Turned to Silver.
Culture/Community: Chinese / Chinese American
Heritage & History: Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage and History
Book Awards: Newbery Medal & Honor Books
Themes for Middle Grade/YA: Action and Adventure Folks Tales and Myths Strong Girls and Women Superheroes Grief and Death Journeys
Format: Novel
Age Level: Middle Grade (9-14)
Book Series: Courageous Girls: Diverse Stories for Young Readers Marvelous Moon Stories Strong Girls: Asian Pacific American Heritage (Grades 6-8) Fantasy, Folk Tales, and Heroes: Asian Pacific Heritage Tough Topics: Death, Dying, and Grief Dragon Stories: Books for Kids
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