Where the mountain meets the moon grace lin book

River, there was once a black mountain that cut into the sky like a jagged piece of rough metal. Grace lins newest book, where the mountain meets the moon, has done something that very few books have been able to do in our household hold the rapt attention of both my children from beginning to end. Grace is a graduate of the rhode island school of design and lives in massachusetts. Where the mountain meets the moon by grace lin dtdl battle of the books 2012 why did the villagers call the mountain fruitless mountain. Book trailers for readers on where the mountain meets the moon, a 2011 2012 sunshine state young readers award book by author grace lin. The main characters of this fantasy, fiction story are. Where the mountain meets the moon quotes by grace lin. This is a quick book summary of when the mountain meets the moon by grace lin. Grace lin has 64 books on goodreads with 8587 ratings. Books similar to where the mountain meets the moon. A wave of longing washed through her and a dryness caught in her throat that the tea could not moisten. This kit provides a downloadable invite, posters and instructions for the journeylike game all based on where the mountain meets the moon.

In the valley of fruitless mountain, a young girl named minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. She reads from her books and teaches how to draw chinese dragons, tigers and more. Grace lins latest book, where the mountain meets the moon, is part chinese legend, part zen storytelling, part feministinspired folktale and many parts oz. As mentioned above a few of her books have won her awards and special mention. National book award finalist grace lin reads from when the sea turned to. As in lins novel, rushdie attempts to reawaken that feeling you get when you read a quest novel where disparate characters band together and become friends along the way. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading where the mountain meets the moon. Grace lins amazing novel starts of in a small chinese village at the foot of the fruitless mountain where a young, aspiring girl, fueled by her ambition for seeking fortune, sets of for an thrilling adventure. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read where the mountain meets the moon. Where the mountain meets the moon is a young adult fiction book written by grace lin, the result of lin s reconception of chinese stories she knew as a child in asianamerican form. The book has a unique structure since it places small stories within the storyline as a whole and draws complex connections between these substories and the story. You can do activities from this activity book or have an event using this event kit.

While lin tells the tale of the courageous minli, she also imbeds other story vignettes that weave together and connect in complicated ways. Where the mountain meets the moon kindle edition by lin, grace. This is the book trailer for my new novel, where the mountain meets the moon. Free download or read online where the mountain meets the moon pdf epub book. Where the mountain meets the moon trilogy grace lin. Grace discusses some of the books origins, themes and character inspirations in this interview about where the mountain meets the moon grace went on a blog tour for her book. Where the mountain meets the moon was the december today show kids books club selection. Where the mountain meets the moon by grace lin dtdl. Grace lin reads a chapter of where the mountain meets the moon. Whenever i ask something important, people say, that is a. There are many fun things you can do after reading where the mountain meets the moon.

Also, listen to grace read an audio excerpt of the book here. Ah, her father said, that is a question you will have to ask the old man of the moon. Newbery honor winner in the valley of fruitless mountain, a young girl named minli spends her days working hard in the fields and her nights listening. A newbery honor winner a new york times bestseller this stunning fantasy inspired by chinese folklore is a companion novel to starry river.

Grace lin s newest book, where the mountain meets the moon, has done something that very few books have been able to do in our household hold the rapt attention of both my children from beginning to end. Dec 04, 2009 grace lin talks with al roker about her book where the mountain meets the moon skip navigation. Grace also is sharing videos on her youtube channel. Beautifully written, where the mountain meets the moon is a graceful and powerful tale. Books by grace lin author of where the mountain meets the. The moon is missing from the remote village of clear sky, but only a young boy named rendi seems to notice. Ive read many award winning books it might be unfair that i rank all childrens books to the tale of despereaux.

Where the mountain meets the moon ebook written by grace lin. Grace lin reads a chapter of where the mountain meets the. Grace lins most popular book is where the mountain meets the moon. According to my records, i have read the wizard of oz 17 times. Draw a dragon that could come to life determine the age of the dragon using peach math. May, 2018 alone in the wasteland, these gifts alone could not save them. Where the mountain meets the moon by grace lin scholastic. Where the mountain meets the moon libe by grace lin. Starry river of the sky oct 2, 2012 from bestselling author grace lin comes the companion to the newbery honor winner where the mountain meets the moon and the national book award finalist when the sea turned to silver. In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the jade dragon and the old man of the moon, who knows the answers to all of lifes questions. It has been translated into chinese, french, hebrew, romanian, korean and slovene. If you make happy those that are near, those that are far will come. Grace lin is a newberry honor winner, national book award finalist, and new york times bestselling author. Crowded in the corner of where fruitless mountain and the jade river met was a village that was a shade of faded brown.

She also received an honorable mention for the year of the dog in 2007 from the asianpacific american awards for literature. Just when it seems that the heffleys really will move, a new sequence of chaotic trouble and property destruction heralds a return to the status quo. Mar 23, 2020 authorillustrator grace lin reads a chapter from her book, where the mountain meets the moon. Elements of fantasy and folklore intertwine as minli discovers answers to her most pressing questions. Where the mountain meets the moon i dont think that, in the fourteen years i have worked as a childrens bookseller and the 16 years i have been a mother buying books for her children, i have ever seen such a magnificently illustrated, beautiful gem of a book hit the shelves. Where the mountain meets the moon by grace lin hardcover. Living in the shadow of the fruitless mountain, minli and her parents spend their days working in the rice fields, barely growing enough to feed themselves. It immediately captured our imagination and held onto it. An ala notable childrens book and a booklist editors choice, about one young mans memories of the land he called home. Chinese girls ozlike adventure begging to be read aloud. The lessons help students to understand the nature of this frame story and. Grace lin is a newberry honor winner, national book award finalist, and new york times bestselling author kate calina. Where the mountain meets the moon book by grace lin. Where the mountain meets the moon by grace lin goodreads.

Grace lin has once again written a charming, engaging book for young readers. To discover that fortune, minli is told by a goldfish to ask the old man of the moon. Thats a conservative estimate and doesnt count the number of times i heard the book read aloud when i was a child. Jul 01, 2009 where the mountain meets the moon ebook written by grace lin. The fact this book won the newberry award means no difference to me. Where the mountain meets the moon by grace lin little, brown.

The novel received a 2010 newbery honor and the 2010 mythopoeic fantasy award for childrens literature. Authorillustrator grace lin reads a chapter from her book, where the mountain meets the moon. Minli sets off on an adventurous journey to find the old man on the moon and change her familys fortune. It is an infusion of beautiful illustrations, lovely fonts, colorful images and an incredible, intricate weaving of a. Reading from where the mountain meets the moon youtube. Where the mountain meets the moon kindle edition by lin.

Pdf where the mountain meets the moon book by grace lin. This stunning fantasy inspired by chinese folklore is a companion novel to starry. Grace lin s novel where the mountain meets the moon combines the story of a courageous young girl who travels to search for help for her family with a set of chinese traditional tales. The aforementioned haroun and the sea of stories was the book i kept thinking about when i was reading, where the mountain meets the moon.

Grace lin, author of the beloved year of the dog and year of the rat, returns with a wondrous story of happiness, family, and friendship. Every night, minlis father tells her stories about the jade dragon that keeps the mountain bare, the greedy and mean magistrate tiger, and the old man of the moon who holds everyones destiny. Where the mountain meets the moon is a juvenile fiction novel by grace lin, author of the year of the dog. Where the mountain meets the moon is a pretty darn adorable mg novel. If your band width allows, please view it in high quality hit the hq button at the bottomit makes a big difference. Read more than you ever thought you wanted to know about the backstory of the book.

Nothing grew on it and birds and animals did not rest there p. Little, brown books for young readers, 9780316038638, 320pp. When the mountain meets the moon by grace lin book summary. Fullcolor illustrations by the author make this one a special treat. It was written and illustrated by grace lin and published in 2009. Grace lin has 64 books on goodreads with 8544 ratings.

Book friends forever is cohosted with editor and friend alvina ling aka melody from year of the dog. Grace s first childrens novel, the year of the dog was released to glowing praise in 2006 and nominated to the tx bluebonnet list, which she followed with the year of the rat. Where the mountain meets the moon audiobook by grace lin. Minli lives in a village beside the fruitless mountain, and decides to find fortune for her family, for her ma often complains about how poor they are. The first edition of the novel was published in june 2009, and was written by grace lin.

Grace lin quotes author of where the mountain meets the moon. Where the mountain meets the moon by grace lin is a middle grade fantasy fiction novel that takes inspiration from chinese folklore and details the journey of a young girl, minli, as she embarks on a heros quest to improve her familys circumstances. One such book is where the mountain meets the moon. Her novel where the mountain meets the moon was awarded the 2010 newbery honor, chosen for al rokers today show kids book club and was a ny times bestseller. In the valley of fruitless mountain, a young girl named minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her. Where the mountain meets the moon by grace lin overdrive. Grace lin where the mountain meets the moon similar books.

Book where the mountain meets the moon by grace lin. Where the mountain meets the moon is a fantasyadventure childrens novel inspired by chinese folklore. Where the mountain meets the moon by grace lin, paperback. Where the mountain meets the moon summary gradesaver. Books by grace lin author of where the mountain meets the moon. Frank baums work from detractors who find it didactic or flat. A big mooncake for little star is officially 2019 caldecott honor. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jan 19, 2015 this is a quick book summary of when the mountain meets the moon by grace lin. It is about the story of a girl named minli who lives in the valley of the fruitless mountain. Perfection learning title grade 5 where the mountain meets the moon, grace lin fiction 8580001043616. When the mountain meets the moon by grace lin book. Fantasy crossed with chinese folklore, with timeless elements of the classic the wizard of oz mixed in, where the mountain meets the moon is a wonderous story of adventure, devotion, and friendship.

Where the mountain meets the moon by grace lin, i believe, reached my high standards. Your kids can meet grace lin in her author access video replay in rar premium. Where the mountain meets the moon by grace lin books on. A fantasy crossed with chinese folklore, where the mountain meets the moon is a timeless story reminiscent of the wizard of oz and kelly barnhills the girl who drank the moon. 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. Grace lin author of where the mountain meets the moon. The villagers called it fruitless mountain because nothing grew on it and birds and animals did not rest there. Grace lin s most popular book is where the mountain meets the moon. Shes my best friend, and someday when were old enough im going to talk her into staying here forever. Where the mountain meets the moon book trailer youtube. The story that follows is a wonderful tapestry of friendship, generosity and deep courage.

Her book where the mountain meets the moon, an asian inspired fantasy that was inspired by the wizard of oz, was a recipient of a 2010 newbery honor book mention. Each night our family would reach a few chapters of this book before bedtime. The book has a unique structure since it places small stories within the storyline as a whole and draws complex. Inspired by these stories, minli sets off on an extraordinary journey to find the old man of the moon to ask him how she can change. Grace lin is the author of where the mountain meets the moon 4. This is a fantastic adventure book of grace lin in the same style of the wizard of the oz. From the where the mountain meets the moon series, vol. A fantasy crossed with chinese folklore, where the mountain meets the moon is a timeless adventure story in the classic tradition of the wizard of oz.