Starry River of the Sky

What would you do if the moon went missing and you were the only one who could hear its cries? Rendi is surprised that no one else seems to mind the missing moon or hear its moans at night--but what can he possibly do about it? Maybe once he could have got someone to help, but now he's on his own. After being caught as a stowaway he's stuck working as a chore boy at a small inn in the middle of nowhere. But when a mysterious new guest arrives and starts telling stories suddenly the sleepy town begins to change. With mysterious toads, kidnappers, and fights over snails, Rendi realizes that he is in the middle of an exciting story of his own--and it's up to him to make sure it ends happily.

I loved the way the characters' separate stories were connected. Each character has lessons to learn before the moon can be restored to its rightful place. The novel is illustrated throughout with beautiful pictures. Of course the language is as beautiful as the illustrations. Throughout the main story are enchanting short stories that are great reading on their own. I'd recommend this to fans of fairy tales looking for a chapter book to read. Those with an interest in Chinese culture and folklore will be particularly interested in this book.

Starry River of the Sky by Grace Lin


Erica's Picks
3rd-5th grade
Tags: Character-Driven, Fairy Tales, Family Life, Fantasy, Friendship, People of Color

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