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Dec 16, 2023halyna06yahoocom rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A really sweat book for children and adults of all kind, this sensation will never leave me as the book will never not be exiting
Nov 28, 2023JCLEmilyD rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful middle-grade novel that would delight the whole family, I recommend this one for a read-aloud!
Sep 26, 2023ArapahoeLauraRose rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Enchanting! I very much enjoyed the stories-within-a-story format. I was invested not only in Minli's journey, but in the journeys of every friend and companion she met along the way.
May 08, 2023mindycreese rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
We read this as part of our unit on China. Great book really enjoyed reading a Chinese folktale.
Jan 23, 2023punkfimble rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
3.75. The thing about this read is that some of the things I really liked about it were tempered with fairly significant criticism, too. For example, the fairytale-like narrative voice clearly sets the mood and expectations of the reader,…
Dec 30, 2022kwunfamily rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book is about a poor girl named Minli who decides to meet the Old Man of the Moon to ask him how to get fortune. And so, she goes and meets a dragon who is made from a painting, and he decides to go to the Old Man of the Moon with…
Jun 12, 2022catlover89 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
enchanting and endearing story about the value of gratitude; beautiful illustrations; ages 8-9; lexile 810
Jun 11, 2022red_beetle_312 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
i absolutely love this book and it's stories.
May 25, 2022FloraWest rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A wonderful interweaving of a girl's quest to help her family and traditional Chinese folktales. There are dragons and magic and puzzles but it comes down to generosity and learning the true meaning of contentment. The whole trilogy is…
May 25, 2022
Wonderfully compelling and imagination-sparking. I love how it weaves folk stories and mythology into the story. I read it aloud to my 5-year-old and was worried it might be too complex for him, but he loved it and rushed to get ready for…
Jun 22, 2021yurim06 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I love this book. Each character has their own unique feature and goal too. This book gave me morals. For example, the importance of family and the value of happiness. Moreover, I had a chance to think about the people around me too.…
Apr 28, 2021
One of the most enjoyable children’s books our family has read! 3 year old stops the story to ask lots of “whys” and “how’s” but still thoroughly enjoys it along with 6 year old sister. It makes me excited for bedtime stories!
Feb 01, 2021
A magical story containing many beautiful little stories!
Sep 23, 2020jsmusic2020 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Hands down a wonderful story. Well written and beautiful pictures. In the end, a great lesson for all of us to learn! Enjoy.
Aug 19, 2020Trixie_reads rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Great storytelling in a really lovely book
Aug 16, 2019Sophia222 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is insightful and beautifully written. I love the way the author wove in stories and legends within the primary plot of the book, which all provide important lessons for the main character as well as the reader. The vocab in this…
May 05, 2019SusanJ_124 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is an engaging, well-crafted book. I enjoyed the way Lin interwove the main plot line with stories drawing from her Chinese heritage. I liked protagonist Minli, a complex female character who read 'real' as well as her sidekick,…
Apr 06, 2019
Beautifully written, the art in the book also makes it very interesting.
Dec 29, 2018violet_bird_1969 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a wonderful book! It really teaches good lessons. #julietloves
Nov 19, 2018JCLBeckyC rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This vivid, evocative fantasy seamlessly weaves Chinese folk tales with an adventure story modern children will love. The book has beautiful illustrations for those who want to savor this page-turner a little longer, but I recommend the…
Sep 12, 2018Christie1977 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I have read this book over five times. I loved it so much i bought it for my friend. I recommend everyone read this!
Aug 04, 2017donutwombat rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A wonderful Chinese folklore, and very entertaining. Suitable for all ages and listed in the Future Classics book list!
Mar 20, 2017ArapahoeSteffen rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Beautiful and entertaining mixture of traditional Chinese Folktale and the author's (Grace Lin)own inventive storytelling. A Newberry Honor Book.
Feb 15, 2017
The book was very adventurous and magical. - Emily, age 10
Dec 31, 2016akzfineart rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE MOON by Grace Lin is the story of Minli, a young girl who lives with her Ma and Ba in the Village of Fruitless Mountain, who decides to find the Old Man of the Moon and change her fortune. This was a beautiful…