Summary
This is a story about a girl named Minli. She lives in a place called The Valley of the Fruitless Mountain. She sees how hard her parents work each and everyday and wishes they had more to show for it. After purchasing a goldfish, Minli is inspired by all of her father's enchanting stories. She decides to try and change the family's fortune. She learns many valuable lessons along the way.
Follow-Up Questions:
1. Which story in the book did you like the most and why?
2. If you could be any character in the book who would you choose and why?
Extension Activities:
Check out the book's trailer here:
http://www.gracelin.com/content.php?page=wherethemountainmeetsthemoon
Check out the activity book and board game here:
http://www.gracelin.com/content.php?page=wherethemountainmeetsthemoon&display=activities
This book taught a lot of really good lessons. I think every classroom should have a copy of this book!
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ReplyDeletei loved the book and how it told a chinese folk tales in about each chapter! everybody should read it!
ReplyDeletethis book was real exciting and i would give it an A+++!
ReplyDeleteI liked the story when the dragon came to life becuase I thought it was really cool.I would be the main charactor [I forgot her name]because she he has to go on this amazing adventure with dragons and people on the moon.
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