Lin, Grace. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. 2009. Little Brown and Company Books for Young Readers, 278 pages. $16.99. ISBN: 9780316114271
Plot Summary:
Minli has grown up listening to her father’s stories of Old Man of the Moon and Never Ending Mountain. After a magic goldfish tells Minli how to find Never Ending Mountain, Minli sets out to change the fortune of her impoverished family. Along the way Minli meets Dragon, who wishes to learn how to fly and join Minli on her journey. Along the way Minli and Dragon make many friends and hear many stories. When Minli finally meets Old Man of the Moon she is only allowed one question and she must decide whether to ask the Dragon’s question or how to change her family’s fortune.
Critical Review:
In Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Grace Lin elegantly interweaves together folklore and fantasy in this original story. Lin incorporates short stories about the different characters Minli meets into Minli’s story. Minli is a brave and open hearted heroine who is not shy about sticking up for the less fortunate and proves to be a loyal friend. Lin also contributes beautiful fully colored paintings to Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. This is sure to be a cherished classic for years to come.
Genre:
Fantasy
Adventure
Reading Level:
3rd to 6th grade
Similar Books:
The Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum
Awards/Honors:
2010 Newbery Honor Book
2010 ALA Notable Children’s Book
2009 Cybil Award Finalist
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