The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon
Out May 13, 2025! (Yes, this version will have the red sprayed edges!) Pre-order through us and receive an exclusive sticker that Grace designed!
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From award-winning and bestselling author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Grace Lin comes a gorgeously illustrated story about a lion cub and a girl who must open a portal for the spirits, based on Chinese folklore.
Jin is a Stone Lion—one of the guardians of the Old City Gate who is charged to watch over humans and protect the Sacred Sphere. But to Jin, those boring duties feel like a waste of time.
What isn’t a waste of time? Perfecting his zuqiu kick, scoring a Golden Goal, and becoming the most legendary player of all the spirit world.
But when Jin’s perfect kick accidentally knocks the Sacred Sphere out through the gate, he has no choice but to run after it, tumbling out of the realm he calls home and into the human world as the gate closes behind him.
Stuck outside the gate, Jin must find help from unlikely allies, including a girl who can hear a mysterious voice and a worm who claims he is a dragon. Together, they must find the sphere and return it to the world beyond the gate…or risk losing everything.
Award-winning and bestselling author Grace Lin returns with another gorgeously illustrated adventure story about duty, love, and balance—expertly written in the vein of the Newbery Honor winner and modern classic Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 272
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2025
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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ISBN: 9780316478328
Creator Bio
Grace Lin is a Taiwanese-American author and illustrator known for her award-winning children's books that celebrate Asian culture and diversity. She was born in New York City and grew up in upstate New York, where she developed a love for drawing and storytelling. After studying at the Rhode Island School of Design, Lin began her career as a children's book illustrator before transitioning to writing her own stories. She is the author of many popular books, including "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" and "When the Sea Turned to Silver," which both won Newbery Honor awards. Lin's work has been praised for its beautiful illustrations and heartfelt storytelling that captures the magic and wonder of childhood. She continues to inspire young readers with her enchanting tales and vibrant artwork.
