Where The Mountain Meets the Moon, by Grace Lin

[sophia_sol]

A mildly cute, sweet little children's book inspired by Chinese fairy tales. Minli, a girl from a poor family, goes on a journey to ask the Old Man of the Moon how to improve her family's fortune, and has various adventures along the way. Characters in the book spend a lot of time telling each other stories, and incidents Minli encounters along the way also reflect various folk stories. I think I would have really enjoyed this book if I'd had the opportunity to read it when I was in the target age bracket. It didn't speak to me now but I'd definitely recommend it to kids who are into fairy tales!

Comments

[conuly]

Also, there are color illustrations, something sorely lacking in novels for kids nowadays. (And adults, come to think.)

I've been wildly recommending this to all parents of Middle Grade readers since it came out.

[sophia_sol]

yes, the illustrations were lovely! I want more of that in books. Although every time I got to a page with an illo, my library ebook app freaked the heck out so I don't think I got the full pleasure out of the illos that I otherwise would have, because i was too busy convincing the app to work....

Have you had any feedback from the middle graders in question? I'd be interested to hear how actual kids responded to this book!

[conuly]

My own nieces rec'ed it out to friends often enough, and it's generally passed around HS circles as "a good book and a Good Book for kids"

[sophia_sol]

That's lovely to hear! :)