When the Sea Turned to Silver (National Book Award Finalist)
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4.7 • 23 Ratings
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Publisher 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.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this compelling companion to Lin's Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and Starry River of the Sky, inspired by Chinese folklore, shy Pinmei, granddaughter of the revered Storyteller, sets out to rescue her grandmother from the evil emperor who has seized her. In the midst of the seemingly endless winter that has fallen over the kingdom, Pinmei and her good friend Yishan begin a dangerous journey in search of the Luminous Stone That Lights the Night to give the emperor in exchange for her grandmother. Lin's fans will not be disappointed: she again delivers a rich interweaving of ancient tales with fast-paced adventure, fantasy, and slowly unfolding mysteries told through captivating language with beguiling similes ("uncooked rice began to fall... like beads from a broken necklace"). Like the Sea King who turns into a dragon when needed, Pinmei remembers her grandmother's words that "when it is time for you to do something, you will do it," and transforms into a storyteller in her own right. Ages 8 12.
Customer Reviews
Love this book. Totally would recommend!
I definitely would recommend to people who love books like these. I just adore the fact of how there are little stories built into one story. I definitely love the plot and I've read like 3 of these already!
Amazing!!
A 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
I 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!