Status
Available
Publication
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (2019), Edition: 1, 278 pages
Library's review
"To change her family’s fortunes, a poor Chinese girl embarks on a fantastical quest to discover she already has everything she needs to be happy. Minli and her parents live in the shadow of Fruitless Mountain, where they toil endlessly. Bitter and resentful, Minli’s mother complains when her
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husband fills Minli’s imagination with enchanting tales of Never-Ending Mountain and the Old Man of the Moon. “Eager for adventure,” Minli sets out alone seeking advice from the Old Man of the Moon. En route she befriends a dragon who joins her quest. Together they encounter a talking goldfish, a boy with a buffalo, a king, a fierce green tiger and laughing twins before scaling Never-Ending Mountain. Lin deftly incorporates elements from Chinese folk- and fairy tales to create stories within the main story and provide context for Minli’s quest. With her “lively and impulsive spirit,” Minli emerges a stalwart female role model who learns the importance of family, friendship and faith during her amazing journey. Richly hued illustrations reinforce the Chinese folk theme. (author’s note) (Fantasy. 8-12)" www.kirkusreviews.com, A Kirkus Starred Review Show Less
Awards
Wyoming Indian Paintbrush Award (Nominee — 2015)
Young Hoosier Book Award (Nominee — Intermediate — 2012)
Massachusetts Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2012)
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award (Nominee — 2012)
Mythopoeic Awards (Finalist — Children's Literature — 2010)
Georgia Children's Book Award (Finalist — 2012)
Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee — Children's Fiction — 2011)
Parents' Choice Book Award (2009)
Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — Junior — 2012)
William Allen White Children's Book Award (Nominee — Grades 3-5 — 2011-2012)
Newbery Medal (Honor Book — 2010)
Nutmeg Book Award (Nominee — Intermediate — 2013)
Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (Nominee — 2011)
Bluestem Award (Nominee — 2018)
Sunshine State Young Reader's Award (Nominee — Grades 3-5 — 2012)
Nēnē Award (Nominee — 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
Oregon Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — 2012)
California Young Reader Medal (Nominee — 2013)
Iowa Children's Choice Award (Nominee — 2013)
Mitten Award (Honor — 2009-2010)
NCSLMA Battle of the Books (Elementary — 2018)
Rhode Island Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2011)
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Nominee — Grades 4-6 — 2011)
Massachusetts Book Award (Must-Read (Longlist) — 2010)
Sakura Medal (Chapter Books — 2011)
E.B. White Read-Aloud Award (Honor Book — Older Readers — 2010)
CCBC Choices (2010)
The Best Children's Books of the Year (Nine to Twelve — 2010)
Notable Children's Book (2010)
Teacher Favorites Award (2010)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2019
ISBN
0316038636 / 9780316038638
UPC
000316038636
Other editions
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin (Paperback)