Starry River of the Sky

Written and illustrated by Grace Lin

Book #2 in the Where the Mountain Meets the Moon series

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

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320 pages· 44,678 words· Est. 5 hour read· 810L

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Bookroo's summary

In the Village of Clear Sky, the moon has vanished, and only young Rendi notices. As a runaway working at an inn, he encounters peculiar villagers and their troubles. When a mysterious storyteller arrives, her tales begin to transform the village and Rendi himself. As stories unfold, Rendi discovers that his own past may hold the answers to the village's mysteries. Will he uncover the truth before it's too late? Dive into a world of Chinese folklore and adventure in this enchanting tale.

From the publisher

From bestselling author Grace Lin comes the companion to the Newbery Honor winner Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and the National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver. The moon is missing from the remote Village of Clear Sky, but only a young boy named Rendi seems to notice! Rendi has run away from home and is now working as a chore boy at the village inn. He can’t help but notice the village’s peculiar inhabitants and their problems. But one day, a mysterious lady arrives at the Inn with the gift of storytelling, and slowly transforms the villagers and Rendi himself. As she tells more stories and the days pass in the Village of Clear Sky, Rendi begins to realize that perhaps it is his own story that holds the answers to all those questions. Newbery Honor author Grace Lin brings readers another enthralling fantasy featuring her marvelous full-color illustrations. Starry River of the Sky is filled with Chinese folklore, fascinating characters, and exciting new adventures.

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