Where the Mountain Meets the Moon #2: When the Sea Turned to Silver
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.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 400
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2017
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Language: en
ISBN: 9780316125949
Creator Bio
Grace Lin is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator. She was born in New York City and grew up in upstate New York. Lin's love for art and storytelling began at a young age, and she went on to study illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design. Since then, she has published over 20 books, with many of them receiving prestigious awards and recognition. When the Sea Turned to Silver, her most recent novel, was a National Book Award Finalist and has been praised for its beautiful prose and captivating storytelling. Lin continues to inspire young readers with her diverse and meaningful stories that celebrate culture, identity, and the power of imagination.
