| Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Turtleback Scho Edition Contributor(s): Lin, Grace (Author) |
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ISBN: 1613830874 ISBN-13: 9781613830871 Publisher: Turtleback Books OUR PRICE: $23.72 Product Type: Prebound - Other Formats Published: April 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 810 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5" W x 7.6" (1.05 lbs) 278 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian - Cultural Region - Chinese |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 131480 Reading Level: 5.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 7.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |