Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, by Grace Lin

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lim

Grade level 5.5 

Pts7.0                                              

I had two students who read this book at the same time. They both wanted to blog about this book.  As a result,  following you will see the review of two students. Thank you, Emily and Taylor.

Review by Emily, 10 years old 

Have you ever been to Hong Kong, China, or Taiwan? Well Grace Lin has been to Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan and wrote about Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. I love Where the Mountain Meets the Moon because it uses similes and metaphors. I also love this book because I can picture what is happening and when it is happening. Hey folks out there I think you should read this book because it is the best and your mind will explode. The story is about the poor village of fruitless mountain--where there is lots of work to do and little food or time to rest—a young girl named Minli decides to set off on a journey to find a way to improve her family’s plight. Lin’s story takes you on a magical adventure with a vivid settings and wondrous characters. If you want to find out more about Grace Lin then go to her web site (www.gracelin.com) Grace Lin is an award-winning author and illustrator.

Review by Taylor, 10 years old

Have you ever been to Hong Kong, China, or Taiwan? No? Well I read a book on a girl that is Chinese and her name was Minli.  This authors name is Grace Lin. She is an awesome writer. She wrote a book on where the mountain meets the moon, year of the dog, year of the rat, and also dumpling days so if you want to read some of these books then go to a public library and find books on Grace Lin. I recommend that you read this book (Where the Mountain Meets the Moon) because it uses similes like (it is as hot as a red pepper on a sizzling summer day).Or it also uses metaphors like (her hands were shaking leaves).I also love this book because I know what is happening and when or where it is happening. Here now I am going to tell you all about the author. Grace Lin is the award winning author and illustrator. Where the mountain meets the moon is partially inspired by her travels to Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan. Grace is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of design and lives in Massachusetts. If you want to talk or see her website then go to (www.gracelin.com).                                                                                                   

Now I am going to tell you about some of minli’s adventure. In the poor village of fruitless mountain where there is lots of work to do and little food or time to rest a young girl named minli set of a journey to find her way to get fortune in her home. Now you can read the rest of this book. And then you will find out what happens next.