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This one felt more polished than Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, or perhaps I just knew what kind of book to expect and felt a comfortable familiarity here. One thing is for sure - the physical details of this book are gorgeous, from the cover and matching thread at the top and bottom of the spine (I'm sure there's a technical word for this) to the full color illustrations, colored page numbers, the illustrations at the start of each chapter, to the thick, lovely paper. Whoever worked on the
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I was lucky to pick up an advanced copy of this at ALA. I loved Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, so I went into Starry River of the Sky with high expectations. Good news! It did not disappoint. It's the same world and style as When the Mountain Meets the Moon, but the story and (most of) the characters will be totally new to readers. This is definitely not a sequel. More of a companion book.
Rendi is a boy with secrets. Why is he on the run? Where are his parents? Why is he so angry all the tim ...more
Rendi is a boy with secrets. Why is he on the run? Where are his parents? Why is he so angry all the tim ...more
I cannot wait to hold the final version of this book with the color illustrations.
Truly beautiful storytelling.
"sometimes the best decision is a painful one, but it is never one made out of anger." pg 187
“when people tell stories, they share things about themselves.” pg 264
Love the metaphor: Heaven is when we feed each other. pg 192
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Truly beautiful storytelling.
"sometimes the best decision is a painful one, but it is never one made out of anger." pg 187
“when people tell stories, they share things about themselves.” pg 264
Love the metaphor: Heaven is when we feed each other. pg 192
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Pretty great, but nowhere near as wonderful as Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. A bit more "here, let me hit you over the head with a deep and profound message for you to process" than Mountain Meets the Moon was, as well.
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Nov 02, 2012
Wendy
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This was really more of a three-star than a four for me, because while I was mildly charmed, I just wasn't feeling it. But I recognize it as being very well-written, and oh, such a beautiful book.
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Grace Lin takes the reader on an imaginative journey with Asian flair. I liked
the storytelling, especially the story/joke of the Old Sage. A masterful weaving
of storytelling elements.
the storytelling, especially the story/joke of the Old Sage. A masterful weaving
of storytelling elements.
Similar to Where the Mountain Meets the Moon but I enjoyed this one more. Great child protagonist, entertaining story & meaningful for children and adults. This one might have a chance.
I love reading this author - everything is so poetic and the "traditional" chinese fables push the reader to think more deeply about the story.
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Jun 27, 2012
Parry Rigney
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Jun 30, 2012
Megan
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Sep 05, 2012
Kristin McIlhagga
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Sep 23, 2012
Sarah
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Oct 04, 2012
Leslie
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Nov 23, 2012
Mary Lee
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Jan 05, 2013
Beth Given
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