Minli and her family live in a poor village. The burden of being without weighs heavily on them, especially on Minli's mother. From time to time, she laments at their poor circumstances. One day, inspired by her father’s stories, Minli decides to journey to Never Ending Mountain to see the Old Man of the Moon to ask him how she and her family can change their fortunes. Without telling her parents, Minli sets out on her journey. Along the way, she meets a dragon, seeks guidance from a king with the help of a boy and his buffalo, comes face to face with a poisonous Green Tiger, and much more.
Filled with interesting twists and turns, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is an enjoyable juvenile fantasy story. While there is an overriding storyline of Minli’s journey, the novel often pauses to tell other tales to explain various characters and events. However, rather than distract from the main story, these tangential stories add depth and understanding to Minli’s journey and the world she lives in. Highly recommended.
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