26 Nov Book Review: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin

Come with Minli on her journey to Fruitless Mountain! Where the Mountain Meets the Moon follows the expedition of young, brave, and passionate Minli to change her family’s fortune. Minli must travel to Fruitless Mountain where she hopes to find the Old Man of the Moon who holds the answers to every question. Along the way Minli is joined by a dragon and other fantastical creatures. Throughout this story, characters share many tales from Chinese folklore that help Minli on her quest.  

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is written by award winning author Grace Lin. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is the first in Lin’s trilogy. The trilogy does not follow the same character throughout, but does have some of the same features across all three books. Each book has beautiful illustrations, fantastical journeys, and features of both Chinese and Taiwanese culture and myths. 

This is a great chapter book for independent readers and up, including grown ups! Where the Mountain Meets the Moon exercises imagination, deepens cultural awareness and appreciation, and teaches the value of determination and family. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is a great read and won’t disappoint! Check it out today!

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Sequels: Starry River of the Sea by Grace Lin  and When the Sea Turned to Silver by Grace Lin 

Similar books: The Last Mapmaker by Christina Soontornvat  Lalani of the Distant Sea by Erin Entrada Kelly 

Written by Hope M., Youth Services Library Assistant