Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Turtleback School & Libary)

Brief Description: Minli, an adventurous girl from a poor village, buys a magical goldfish, and then joins a dragon who can't fly on a quest to find the Old Man of the Moon in hopes of bringing life to Fruitless Mountain and freshness to Jade River. Brief Description: Includes a reader's guide and a note from the author. Publisher Marketing: 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. Review Citations:

Booklist 05/01/2009 pg. 81 (EAN 9780316114271, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Kirkus Review - Children 05/01/2009 (EAN 9780316114271, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

School Library Journal 07/01/2009 pg. 87 (EAN 9780316114271, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2009 (EAN 9780316114271, Hardcover)

Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2009 pg. 566 (EAN 9780316114271, Hardcover)

Multicultural Review 10/01/2009 pg. 79 (EAN 9780316114271, Hardcover)

ALA Notable Children's Books 03/01/2010 pg. 26 (EAN 9780316114271, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2010 (EAN 9780316114271, Hardcover)

Wilson Middle/Junior Hi Catalo 01/01/2009 pg. 913 (EAN 9780316114271, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 1074 (EAN 9780316114271, Hardcover)

BookPage 06/01/2009 (EAN 9780316114271, Hardcover)

Audio File 06/01/2010 pg. 64 (EAN 9780307746047, Compact Disc)

School Library Journal 07/01/2010 pg. 48 (EAN 9780307711274, Compact Disc) - *Starred Review

Contributor Bio:  Lin, Grace Roseanne Thong is an English teacher who divides her time between Southern California and Hong Kong.