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Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Books

In order from Where the Mountain Meets the Moon to When the Sea Turned to Silver.

The Where the Mountain Meets the Moon series is a set of 3 chapter books by Grace Lin, published between 2009 and 2016. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 320 pages. Subjects across the series include fortune and luck, Chinese folklore, and mythical creatures.

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
Starry River of the Sky
When the Sea Turned to Silver
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
Starry River of the Sky
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

By Grace Lin

A girl seeks the Old Man on the Moon to change her family's fortune.

278 pages· 42,343 words· Est. 6 hour read
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Summary: In a valley where hope is scarce, young Minli embarks on a daring quest to find the Old Man on the Moon, seeking answers to alter her family's fate. Guided by folktales and joined by a flightless dragon, she encounters magical beings and faces challenges that test her courage and faith. Will Minli's journey bring prosperity to her home, or will the secrets of the moon remain hidden? Discover a world where adventure and folklore intertwine in a tale of friendship and destiny.
In reading order

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Series

3 books · Published 2009–2016

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Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

A girl seeks the Old Man on the Moon to change her family's fortune.

Starry River of the Sky

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2012

A missing moon, a runaway boy, and a storyteller's tales hold the key to a village's mysteries.

When the Sea Turned to Silver

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2016

A girl must find a mystical stone to rescue her kidnapped grandmother.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Where the Mountain Meets the Moon series?

There are 3 books in the Where the Mountain Meets the Moon series. It began with Where the Mountain Meets the Moon in 2009, and the newest book, When the Sea Turned to Silver, was published in 2016.

What order should you read the Where the Mountain Meets the Moon books in?

Start with Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Where the Mountain Meets the Moon books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Where the Mountain Meets the Moon book is the longest?

When the Sea Turned to Silver is the longest book in the series at 59,958 words (400 pages).

Which Where the Mountain Meets the Moon book is the shortest?

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Book #1) is the shortest at 42,343 words (278 pages).

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