Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
by
Grace Lin
read by Janet Song
children's audio book on compact disc
Newbery Honor Winner for print version
Minli is the only daughter of a poor couple who work very hard to keep their family alive. They dream that one day their fortune will change. A peddler comes along promising that the goldfish that he sells can change their fortune. Minli, like Jack from Jack and the Beanstalk takes this chance.
With advice from the goldfish she runs away to seek her fortune. On her adventures she encounters a dragon, cheerful twins, a king in disguise, and many other amazing people and beings.
This tale has a classic feel to it and portrays wonderment like the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Many tales are told within the longer story, so it is logical to stop listening to the tale in between the tales. This might help with the shorter attention span of children.
I greatly enjoyed this story and wonder how much is classic Chinese mythology and how much is original to this author. Either way, it is a good listen.
