Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781613830871)

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.


Author: Grace Lin
ISBN-10: 1613830874
ISBN-13: 9781613830871
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Language: English
Published: 04/12/2011
Pages: 278
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.00w x 1.10d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.5
Point Value: 7
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 131480 / Where the Mountain Meets the Moon