Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Newbery Honor Book) by Grace Lin (2011, Trade Paperback)

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Experience a magical journey with "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin. This Newbery Honor Book is a captivating tale of legends, myths, and fables set in Asian-inspired fantasy world filled with animals, dragons, unicorns, and mythical creatures. The story follows a young girl named Pi, who embarks on an adventure to save her village from a deadly dragon. This trade paperback format book is published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers in 2011 and has 320 pages. It measures 7.6 x 5.3 inches and weighs 15.7 oz. The book is written in English and is beautifully illustrated by Grace Lin herself. Ideal for juvenile fiction lovers who are fascinated with historical Asian tales and folklore.

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PublisherLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-100316038636
ISBN-139780316038638
eBay Product ID (ePID)99673626

Product Key Features

Book TitleWhere the Mountain Meets the Moon (Newbery Honor Book)
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2011
TopicLegends, Myths, Fables / Asian, Animals / Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical, Fantasy & Magic, Historical / Asia, Fairy Tales & Folklore / General, General
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorGrace Lin
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight15.6 Oz
Item Length7.6 in
Item Width5.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2011-534104
Dewey Edition22
Grade FromThird Grade
Dewey DecimalFIC
Grade ToSeventh Grade
SynopsisA 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! A Reader's Digest Best Children's Book of All Time! This stunning fantasy inspired by Chinese folklore is a companion novel to Starry River of the Sky and the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver 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 and Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon . Her beautiful illustrations, printed in full-color, accompany the text throughout. Once again, she has created a charming, engaging book for young readers. Don't miss: Starry River of the Sky When the Sea Turned to Silver The Year of the Dog The Year of the Rat Dumpling Days Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods and coming soon: The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon, A Newbery Honor Winner A New York Times Bestseller This stunning fantasy inspired by Chinese folklore is a companion novel to Starry River of the Sky and the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver 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 and Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon . Her beautiful illustrations, printed in full-color, accompany the text throughout. Once again, she has created a charming, engaging book for young readers., 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.
LC Classification NumberPZ8.L6215Whe 2011

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  • Chapter length is just right for a children's bedtime story.

    I just saw a play Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. It was so magical. I purchased this copy for myself and a boxed set for my granddaughters. The book was in very good condition. The story does not disappoint.

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  • Perfection. Read it.

    This is an awesome and engaging book. My kids loved it. Out of all the read aloud books I read with my kids, this was their favorite because of all the fantastic characters and the little stories were so intricately woven into the overarching story which has such a good positive theme. We loved everything about this book.

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  • WONDEFUL story!

    Great book with a lesson about determination! Kids can really understand and enjoy this story within several stories and it is a chapter book! I loved reading it to my 2nd graders and they really couldn't wait to hear it!

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  • Love this book!

    My child read this in school a couple years ago and still talks about it. Therefore, I decided to buy it for him to have in his collection of favorite books.

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  • Enjoy reading with your child.

    The book condition is perfect , like new. The content is appropriate for a 3rd grader.

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  • A lovely story......

    Very good story-line

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  • good book for the price. Fast delivery....would buy again!!

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  • An affordable product supporting education.

    Purchased for a school assignment. My granddaughter loved it!

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  • Great book!

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  • Would buy again!

    Great product. Good shape and good read!

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