Age Group: 9 - 12 Years, 12+ Years

Description:

In the shadow of Fruitless Mountain, young Minli lives with her hardworking parents in a poor village where rice is scarce. Her nights are brightened by her father's enchanting tales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man of the Moon, who is said to hold the answer to every question. Determined to change her family's fortune, the quick-thinking, adventurous Minli sets off alone to find him. Along the way she befriends a dragon who cannot fly, outwits a band of greedy monkeys, and meets a talking goldfish, a buffalo boy, a king, and a fierce green tiger before reaching the Never-Ending Mountain. Woven through her quest are jewel-like stories drawn from Chinese folklore, all building to a warm lesson about gratitude, family, and what true fortune really means. A Newbery Honor winner, beautifully illustrated by the author herself.