Read When the Sea Turned to Silver. When the Sea Turned to Silver is a companion novel to Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and Starry River of the Sky. CHAPTER 1. First they saw the roofs of crystal tile that glinted like the sun on rippling water. As this story concerns a Storyteller and her granddaughter, a budding storyteller herself, there were many short tales woven into the larger story of Pinmei going on a journey to save her grandmother from the Emperor. Written by Newbery honoree Grace Lin ( Where the Mountain Meets the Moon ), it incorporates many elements of Chinese folklore and has many stories within the story that are based on folklore but are the author's creations. “When the Sea turned to Silver” is a tough call. “Because stories are how we share our lives and what we truly mourn when they are lost. $18.99. This was an enjoyable story, though I enjoyed “Where the Mountain meets the Moon” by the same author more. A fast-paced adventure that is extraordinarily written, When the Sea Turned to Silver is a masterpiece companion novel to Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and Starry River of the Sky. I felt like a child again, reading books about dragons and secret treasure boxes. They are what we cherish and what we remember.”, “So, as the old woman held the new baby tenderly, she rained tears of sorrow and joy upon it, and the baby’s first bath was the unusual mixture of love and loss. Amah said, pushing Pinmei toward a huge, Through the crack, Pinmei saw the worn knot of Amah’s sash. Highly recommend! “We have the Storyteller. Series: Authors: Grace Lin. Only a Sea of Flames 4.25×6.5 in The White Steam From Her Rice 4.5×6.25 in The Quilted Jacket 5.5×6 in The Black Tortoise 5.25×7 in The Ginseng Boy 7×4.5 in Yishan and Pinmei Seeking Shelter 4.25×7 in Please Tell Me a Story 5×6.5 in Amah in the Dungeon 5.75×6.75 in The Rider Burst Out of the Silver Mist These are gently written, lovely books, full of adventure and pathos andimagination. For”, Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Nominee for Children's Literature (2017), National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature (2016). Dokey, Cameron. It is better than its predecessor in every way except the most important: the theme. That book was also mind-glowingly powerful and influential. To see what your friends thought of this book, [ A gigantic, invisible force was crushing the Black Tortoise Gate. 370 pp. I'm just so happy this book exists. 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 … While there's nothing wrong with... Pinmei's gentle, loving grandmother always has the most exciting tales for her granddaughter and the other villagers. Grace Lin weaves Pinmei’s quest to rescue Amah, her grandmother, with Chinese folklore. Illustrated. The last one I read was in third grade: Where The Mountain Meets The Moon. The king takes the children to a bridge that flows over an endless body of water, the Starry River, which is actually the heavens itself. Little, Brown, 2016. Read this one in a single sitting, I loved how the fables were intermixed into the storyline. Read-alikes for When the Sea Turned to Silver by Grace Lin – “Starry River of the Sky” series. Yeah, I said it. Pinmei’s quest to rescue her grandmother, a beloved storyteller from a tyrannical emperor truly has the same feel and heart of Lin’s other book “When the Mountain Meets the Moon”. DeLint, Charles. (Middle grade; ages … The Wild Orchid: A Retelling of the Ballad of Mulan. -spoilers - Aunt Meiya was the girl who befriended the Ginsengboy in one of the stories told by Pinmei. by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. Pinmei made a face as Amah grinned at her. He explains to the children that the Sea Bottom is where both worlds connect; the bottom of the Starry River is the sky for mortals. Imagine how powerful the Black Tortoise must be! This book is a sequel to Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and there are many interwoven connections that you would not catch if you had not read the other book first. this is the kind of book I aspire to write tbh. Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, However, the peace is shattered one night when soldiers of the Emperor arrive and …. 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