A wave of longing washed through her and a dryness caught in her throat that the tea could not moisten. In the valley of fruitless mountain, a young girl named minli lives. We started the book about three weeks ago, reading a few chapters every night in alternating succession. Jun 01, 2009 bitter and resentful, minlis mother complains when her husband fills minlis imagination with enchanting tales of neverending mountain and the old man of the moon.
In the valley of fruitless mountain, a young girl named minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her. Jun 05, 2012 first off, i believe this is the first book of a planned trilogy, but im not sure if it will still have the same main character. Inspired by her fathers stories, minli sets off on a journey to change her familys fortune. Where the mountain meets the moon is a fantasyadventure childrens novel inspired by chinese folklore. My husband read an excerpt of where the mountain meets the moon and bought it. Where the mountain meets the moon students explore the essential questions. Where the mountain meets the moon little, brown books for young. The study guide to accompany bookit all overs where the mountain meets the moon. This beautifully told companion to where the mountain meets the moon 2009 and starry river of the sky 2012 offers lyrical storytelling, bringing us to places we have never dreamed of. Where the mountain meets the moon became a new york times bestseller and received a newbery honor award and the 2010 mythopoeic fantasy award for childrens literature. Grace lins latest book, where the mountain meets the moon, is part chinese legend, part zen storytelling, part feministinspired folktale and many parts oz. Read where the mountain meets the moon 2009 online free. Courtesy of the publisher where the mountain meets the moon was a newbery honor book.
Along the way, she meets many magical friends, including a talking fish, a powerful king, and a dragon who cant fly. En route she befriends a dragon who joins her quest. To find him, she must travel far away to the never ending mountain. This stunning fantasy inspired by chinese folklore is a companion novel to starry. Libraries minli, an adventurous girl from a poor village, buys a magical goldfish, and then joins a dragon who cannot fly on a quest to find the old man of the moon in hopes of bringing life to fruitless. She received her degree from the rhode island school of design. Where the mountain meets the moon flashcards quizlet. Where the mountain meets the moon summary gradesaver. But it was our last book for book club so we decided to just get through it and make the best of however it shook out. In the book, where the mountain meets the moon, what cured the dragon when he was injured. In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the jade dragon and the.
The book has a unique structure since it places small stories within the storyline as a whole and draws complex. Grace lins newest book, where the mountain meets the moon, has done something that very few books have been able to do in our household hold the rapt attention of both my children from beginning to end. Welcome to the online booklaunch of where the mountain meets the moon. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. The study guide to accompany book it all overs where the mountain meets the moon. We are always on the look out for any girl positive stories. Where the mountain meets the moon will surley not let you down. Similar books like where the mountain meets the moon.
Minli is very nice ma is stressed through out the story pa is wise dragon is loyal green tigermagistrate is foolish jade dragon is sad but becomes happy in the end jade dragons kids are loyal. Books similar to where the mountain meets the moon. Finding your way to the neverending mountain or anywhere things to ponder and things to do after reading where the mountain meets the moon activity guide by kirsten cappy of curious city about the book in the valley of fruitless mountain, a young girl named minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. Where the mountain meets the moon by grace lin dtdl battle of. Second, i read this book last year so my memory might be a little fuzzy on the details. Sep 14, 2011 the study guide to accompany book it all overs where the mountain meets the moon. In the valley of fruitless mountain, a young girl named minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. Where the mountain meets the moon audio book store. This tale of chinese folklore mixed with fantasy tells of adventure, friendship and courage. Jul 01, 2009 a fantasy crossed with chinese folklore, where the mountain meets the moon is a timeless story reminiscent of the wizard of oz and kelly barnhills the girl who drank the moon. Paul cartwright collection mississippi state university. 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. Therefore, where the mountain meets the moon should be an accurate representation of historical folktales.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 282 pages and is available in hardcover format. Where the mountain meets the moon is an amazing example of imagery in words. Along the way she meets a dragon who longs to fly, an orphaned shepherd boy, and a prince, and befriends them all. Pdf where the mountain meets the moon book by grace lin. The study guide to accompany bookit all overs where.
Where the mountain meets the moon kindle edition by lin, grace. May 08, 2009 if your band width allows, please view it in high quality hit the hq button at the bottomit makes a big difference. Aug 10, 2009 my husband read an excerpt of where the mountain meets the moon and bought it. Free where the mountain meets the moon worksheets and. Ive read many award winning books it might be unfair that i rank all childrens books to the tale of despereaux. It was written and illustrated by grace lin and published in 2009. Grace lins newberry honor book, where the mountain meets the moon, includes a dragon that accompanies minli through various chinese folktales booktopia has where the mountain meets the moon by grace lin. Where the mountain meets the moon npr coverage of where the mountain meets the moon by grace lin.
The author grace lin uses folk stories to put to life this book. River, there was once a black mountain that cut into the sky like a jagged piece of rough metal. Her novel where the mountain meets the moon was a newbery honor book and a new york times bestseller. To discover that fortune, minli is told by a goldfish to ask the old man of the moon. Minli, a little girl from a barren village, sets off to find the man of the moon to ask him to change her familys fortune. This is the book trailer for my new novel, where the mountain meets the moon. In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the jade dragon and the old man on the moon, who knows the answers to all of lifes questions. Where the mountain meets the moon is the story of a girl named minli, who lives in a tiny hut with her mom and dad in the shadow of fruitless mountain. Young minli lives in the valley of fruitless mountain, where she and her parents spend their days working hard in the fields. In the book, where the mountain meets the moon, why did minli leave home.
In the valley of fruitless mountain, a young girl named minli spends her days working hard in the fields and her nights listening to her father spin fantastic tales about the jade dragon and the old man of the moon. The little, brown name and logo are trademarks of hachette book. Where the mountain meets the moon by grace lin scholastic. Buy a cheap copy of where the mountain meets the moon book by grace lin. If you are looking for a fun, facinating,and adventerous book,read where the mountain meets the moon. It has been translated into chinese, french, hebrew, romanian, korean and slovene.
The villagers called it fruitless mountain because nothing grew on it and birds and animals did not rest there. This study guide consists of approximately 29 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of where the mountain meets the moon. Grace lin uses the traditional folktales to write a creative and imaginary story about a young girl. One day, to help find fortune for her beloved parents, minli sets off to seek out a character from one of her fathers tales known as the old man in the moon. Where the mountain meets the moon by grace lin goodreads. Listen to where the mountain meets the moon audiobook by grace lin. 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 lifes questions. While lin tells the tale of the courageous minli, she also imbeds other story vignettes that weave together and connect in complicated ways. Where the mountain meets the moon bookaday almanac. Where the mountain meets the moon study guide by book.
In the book, where the mountain meets the moon,how many questions can minli as the old man of the moon. Reading to kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success. Nothing grew on it and birds and animals did not rest there p. The novel received a 2010 newbery honor and the 2010 mythopoeic fantasy award for childrens literature. A newbery honor book that adults and children adore, the story works for independent reading or for reading aloud in both families and second through sixth grade classrooms. So how will fruitless mountain ever grow green again. A fantasy crossed with chinese folklore, where the mountain meets the moon is a timeless adventure story in the classic tradition of the wizard of oz. Book trailers for readers on where the mountain meets the moon, a 2011 2012 sunshine state young readers award book by author grace lin. Where the mountain meets the moon study guide by dmagana includes 42 questions covering vocabulary, terms and more.
Crowded in the corner of where fruitless mountain and the jade river met was a village that was a shade of faded brown. Her beautiful illustrations, printed in fullcolor, accompany the text throughout. Frank baums work from detractors who find it didactic or flat. Along the way she gathers friends and learns many things about herself and the world around. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Once again, she has created a charming, engaging book for young readers.
Thats a conservative estimate and doesnt count the number of times i heard the book read aloud when i was a child. It immediately captured our imagination and held onto it. Where the mountain meets the moon by grace lin dtdl battle of the books 2012 why did the villagers call the mountain fruitless mountain. Storystarter is a unique, creative learning tool that provides narrative experiences for students and empowers them to naturally create stories and enhance speaking, listening, reading, writing, and comprehension skills. Where the mountain meets the moon audiobook listen.
Little, brown books for young readers, 9780316038638, 320pp. Buy where the mountain meets the moon by grace lin isbn. Where the mountain meets the moon by grace lin, 9780316038638, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Lin penned a companion book in 2014 called starry river of the sky and a sequel in 2016 called when the sea turns to silver.
She is a recipient of the literary lights for children award and was an astrid lindgren memorial award nominee for the united states. The first edition of the novel was published in june 2009, and was written by grace lin. Of all the books i have read in the last few years, where the mountain meets the moon stands as good a chance of becoming a classic as any book in this time period. One day, minli embarks on a quest to find wisdom outside of the village and help her struggling family. Minli lives in a village beside the fruitless mountain, and decides to find fortune for her family, for her ma often complains about how poor they are. Where the mountain meets the moon by grace lin, i believe, reached my high standards. Book where the mountain meets the moon by grace lin. The book has a unique structure since it places small stories within the storyline as a whole and draws complex connections between these substories and the story generally. Free where the mountain meets the moon study unit worksheets for teachers to print.
The fact this book won the newberry award means no difference to me. In the book where the mountain meets the moon, when minli saw the old man of the moon at the top of neverending mountain, what was surrounding him. A newbery honor winnera new york times bestseller this stunning fantasy inspired by chinese folklore is a companion novel to starry river. Chinese girls ozlike adventure begging to be read aloud. It is an infusion of beautiful illustrations, lovely fonts, colorful images and an incredible, intricate weaving of a. Where the mountain meets the moon is a classic heros journey type of tale. Where the mountain meets the moon tells the story of a young girl named minli lives in a hut with her parents. Where the mountain meets the moon kindle edition by lin. A fantasy crossed with chinese folklore, where the mountain meets the moon is a timeless story reminiscent of the wizard of oz and kelly barnhills the girl who drank the moon. Grace lin has once again written a charming, engaging book for young readers. Where the mountain meets the moon quotes by grace lin. Where the mountain meets the moon is a young adult fiction book written by grace lin, the result of lins reconception of chinese stories she knew as a child in asianamerican form. From the where the mountain meets the moon series, vol. This newbery honor book features magic, adventure, friendship, and even a dragon who cant fly.
If your band width allows, please view it in high quality hit the hq button at the bottomit makes a big difference. Jul 01, 2019 a fantasy crossed with chinese folklore, where the mountain meets the moon is a timeless story reminiscent of the wizard of oz and kelly barnhills the girl who drank the moon. Listen to where the mountain meets the moon by grace lin. There are favors, contests, games and much more, all in the celebration of my newest book. Some of the fun requires that you are on facebook, but ive given some alternatives in case you arent a. Where the mountain meets the moon by grace lin, paperback. Small clay figures tied with red thread spread out like a spider web around the old man of the moon. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. Buy a discounted paperback of where the mountain meets the moon online from australias leading online bookstore. This great book will leave you wanting more every second you read it. Where the mountain meets the moon book trailer youtube. First off, i believe this is the first book of a planned trilogy, but im not sure if it will still have the same main character.
According to my records, i have read the wizard of oz 17 times. Nov 17, 2009 grace lin, author of the beloved year of the dog and year of the rat, returns with a wondrous story of happiness, family, and friendship. Eager for adventure, minli sets out alone seeking advice from the old man of the moon. Oct 23, 2009 the latest book club pick tells the story of a young girl who, inspired by her fathers folktales, journeys to find the old man on the moon and ask him to help her struggling family. Each night our family would reach a few chapters of this book before bedtime. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading where the mountain meets the moon. Where the mountain meets the moon is a pretty darn adorable mg novel.
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