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This stunning fantasy inspired by Chinese folklore is a companion novel toStarry River of the Skyand theNew York Timesbestselling and National Book Award finalistWhen the Sea Turned to SilverIn 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 belovedYear of the DogandYear of the Ratreturns with a wondrous story of adventure, faith, and friendship. A fantasy crossed with Chinese folklore, Where the Mountain Meets the Moonis a timeless story reminiscent ofThe Wizard of Ozand Kelly Barnhill'sThe 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. | Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Newbery Honor Book) by Grace Lin, Paperback | Indigo Chapters