This blog was developed as a resource for teachers and educators looking for multi-cultural books to share with children. I have compiled and cited various reviews of the books listed in this blog, and have added web resources and other tools that will help teachers use the books for instructional purposes. These are all books I have read personally or have previewed a hands on copy of.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
Written by: Grace Lin
Upper Elementary Grades
"In the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man of the Moon, who knows the answers to all of life's questions. Inspired by these stories, Minli sets off on an extraordinary journey to find the Old Man of the Moon to ask him how she can change her family's fortune. She encounters an assorted cast of characters and magical creatures along the way, including a dragon who accompanies her on her quest for the ultimate answer."
Publishers Synopsis
Online Resources:
http://www.gracelin.com/content.php?page=wherethemountainmeetsthemoon
Labels:
china,
elementary,
folktale,
newberry honor medal
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