In the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. While her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man in the Moon, Minli's mother chides him for filling her head with stories. But inspired by these stories, Minli spends one of her precious copper pennies on a beautiful goldfish, which is said to be able to change the fortune of the owner. Her mother reprimands her for the silly purchase, but, it pays off when the goldfish talks and offers ...
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In the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. While her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man in the Moon, Minli's mother chides him for filling her head with stories. But inspired by these stories, Minli spends one of her precious copper pennies on a beautiful goldfish, which is said to be able to change the fortune of the owner. Her mother reprimands her for the silly purchase, but, it pays off when the goldfish talks and offers to show her the path to fortune and wealth! Minli is eventually joined by a dragon who can't fly, and together they set out to find the Old Man of the Moon to ask him to fulfill their dreams. Fantasy crossed with Chinese folklore, with timeless elements of the classic The Wizard of Oz mixed in, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is a wonderous story of adventure, devotion, and friendship. Grace Lin has once again written a charming, engaging book for young readers.
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I was swayed by the positive reviews of this book and the reputation of the author but was disappointed when the book actually arrived. The story is stilted and confusing for someone familiar with Chinese folk tales; some elements are actual parts of the Chinese folk tales, other elements are made up. The characters are very flat and unnuanced. The illustrations feature stereotypical views of what one might see visiting tourist sites in China: pavilions, palace gardens, rural villages, and so on. I had hoped to add this to our school's library so children could learn more about Chinese narrative traditions, but after reading it, I do not think this is a good choice. My search continues.
short65cake
Jun 11, 2010
Although this is primarily a young adult book, I found it very special. The blend of the poor, hard working family, and the great myth stories the young girl's father tells makes the book a must read.
