81 pages • 2 hours read
Grace LinWhere The Mountain Meets The Moon
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2009A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin follows Minli, a young girl from a poor village who embarks on a quest to seek the Old Man of the Moon and change her family's fate. Guided by folklore and aided by a flightless dragon, she encounters magical beings and overcomes various challenges, ultimately learning the importance of gratitude and selflessness.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Grace Lin's Where The Mountain Meets The Moon masterfully blends Chinese folklore with an engaging narrative. Readers praise its vibrant illustrations and rich storytelling, ideal for young audiences. However, some find the pacing slow at times. Overall, it is a celebrated work that captivates and educates, making it a valuable addition to children's literature.
Who Should Read Where The Mountain Meets The Moon?
Readers who enjoy Where The Mountain Meets The Moon by Grace Lin are likely fans of richly woven fantasy tales with cultural heritage and moral lessons, similar to those found in The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis and The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo. They appreciate stories that blend adventure with mythological elements.
RecommendedReading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
810LBook Details
Fantasy