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Oct 28, 2012
Barbara
rated it
it was amazing
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I have been eagerly awaiting this new title from Grace Lin, half-fearful that I'd be disappointed because of my high expectations for it and half-gleeful because I assumed it would transport me to a time and place far from today and allow me to forget my own cares and woes. My fears were foundless since the author does not fail to delight. I was transported to the remote village of Clear Sky where Rendi has ended up working as a chore boy for a local innkeeper. I was enchanted by Madame Chang an
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This was a very good book. Of course I loved Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, so I had to pick this one up too.
Grace Lin did not disappoint, however if I had to choose I think Where the Mountain Meets the Moon was better. This book was still wonderful. I always enjoy Chinese folklore and that is what draws me to these books.
This one, unlike Mountain, the setting stays the same the entire book. I found that it made it less adventuresome for me. I also didn't think that the characters grew as mu ...more
Grace Lin did not disappoint, however if I had to choose I think Where the Mountain Meets the Moon was better. This book was still wonderful. I always enjoy Chinese folklore and that is what draws me to these books.
This one, unlike Mountain, the setting stays the same the entire book. I found that it made it less adventuresome for me. I also didn't think that the characters grew as mu ...more
Written in the same style as "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" but I think I liked this one better. Maybe. Great pictures, and stories. The individual tales held together very well with the overall story and I loved that it left the ending open. Rendi was an interesting character and watching him grow through the story was rewarding. This one would make a great read aloud.
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LIke Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, this book is a work of art. I love that the novel has such wonderful artwork along with the many folktales sprinkled throughout.
Another beauty of a book from Grace Lin.
I liked this one even better than Where the Mountain Meets the Moon!
I enjoyed it, but it wasn't as good as Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. I do, however, love the author's style.
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Jul 01, 2012
Sarah W
marked it as to-read
Jul 09, 2012
Lana Krumwiede
marked it as to-read
Sep 04, 2012
DaNae
rated it
really liked it
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