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 and Starry River of the Sky.

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.

Don't miss:
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
Starry River of the Sky
The Year of the Dog
The Year of the Rat
Dumpling Days
Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods
and coming soon:
The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon

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• Publication Date: October 4, 2016
• Text-to-Speech: Disabled
• Lending: Disabled
• Print Length: 339 Pages
• File Size: 518 KB