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This breathtaking, full-color illustrated fantasy is inspired by Chinese folklore, and is a companion to the Newbery Honor winner Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.
Pinmei’s gentle, loving grandmother always has the most thrilling tales for her granddaughter and the other villagers. However, the peace is shattered one night when soldiers of the Emperor arrive and kidnap the storyteller.
Everyone knows that the Emperor wants something called the Luminous Stone That Lights the Night. Determined to have her grandmother returned, Pinmei embarks on a journey to find the Luminous Stone alongside her friend Yishan, a mysterious boy who seems to have his own secrets to hide. Together, the two must face obstacles usually found only in legends to find the Luminous Stone and save Pinmei’s grandmother–before it’s too late.
A fast-paced adventure that is extraordinarily written and beautifully illustrated, When the Sea Turned to Silver is a masterpiece companion novel to Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and Starry River of the Sky.
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A fantasy crossed with Chinese folklore, this is a timeless story reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz and The Girl Who Drank the Moon. An enthralling fantasy featuring marvelous full-color illustrations, fascinating characters, and new adventures. A special edition of a modern classic by the Newbery-Award winning and bestselling author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. Based on the author’s childhood adventures, Year of the Rat, features whimsical illustrations and hilarious and touching anecdotes. Pacy is back! The beloved heroine of The Year of the Dog and The Year of the Rat has returned in a brand new story. A groundbreaking and lushly illustrated work that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind your favorite American Chinese food.
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (September 5, 2017)
Language : English
Paperback : 400 pages
ISBN-10 : 0316125946
ISBN-13 : 978-0316125949
Reading age : 7 – 10 years, from customers
Lexile measure : 750L
Grade level : 3 – 7
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.3 x 1.3 x 7.55 inches
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