When the Sea Turned to Silver (National Book Award Finalist)
By Grace Lin
- Release Date: 2016-10-04
- Genre: Animal Fiction for Kids
Description
This breathtaking, full-color illustrated fantasy is inspired by Chinese folklore, and is a companion to the Newbery Honor winner Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.
Pinmei's gentle, loving grandmother always has the most thrilling tales for her granddaughter and the other villagers. However, the peace is shattered one night when soldiers of the Emperor arrive and kidnap the storyteller.
Everyone knows that the Emperor wants something called the Luminous Stone That Lights the Night. Determined to have her grandmother returned, Pinmei embarks on a journey to find the Luminous Stone alongside her friend Yishan, a mysterious boy who seems to have his own secrets to hide. Together, the two must face obstacles usually found only in legends to find the Luminous Stone and save Pinmei's grandmother--before it's too late.
A fast-paced adventure that is extraordinarily written and beautifully illustrated, When the Sea Turned to Silver is a masterpiece companion novel to Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and Starry River of the Sky.
Reviews
Amazing!!
5By sjdidicnfbckwiA blend of Asian story telling with dragon pearl and beautifully sewn in imaginary! I read it at school when I was younger and still love it! 10/10!Very Good
4By Thomas ShoalesI loved this book! It has such a great theme and beautiful illustrations. The ending was a little confusing for me, so I had to reread it a few times, but then I understood it. I would definitely recommend this read. Grace Lin has done it again!
