When the Sea Turned to Silver by Grace Lin
Juvenile Fiction2016 · 384 pages · ~7 hr read

When the Sea Turned to Silver

by Grace Lin
Where to get it

As an Amazon Associate and Bookshop.org affiliate, BookMatcher earns from qualifying purchases.

About this book

A New York Times Bestseller A National Book Award FinalistAn IndieBound Bestseller This breathtaking, full-color illustrated fantasy is inspired by Chinese folklore, and is a companion to the Newbery Honor winner Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. Pinmei's gentle, loving grandmother always has the most exciting tales for her granddaughter and the other villagers. However, the peace is shattered one night when soldiers of the Emperor arrive and kidnap the storyteller. Everyone knows that the Emperor wants something called the Luminous Stone That Lights the Night. Determined to have her grandmother returned, Pinmei embarks on a journey to find the Luminous Stone alongside her friend Yishan, a mysterious boy who seems to have his own secrets to hide. Together, the two must face obstacles usually found only in legends to find the Luminous Stone and save Pinmei's grandmother--before it's too late. A fast-paced adventure that is extraordinarily written and beautifully illustrated, When the Sea Turned to Silver is a masterpiece companion novel to Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and Starry River of the Sky.

Listed under Juvenile Fiction · Animals · Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical · Fairy Tales & Folklore

About When the Sea Turned to Silver

What is When the Sea Turned to Silver about?

A New York Times Bestseller A National Book Award FinalistAn IndieBound Bestseller This breathtaking, full-color illustrated fantasy is inspired by Chinese folklore, and is a companion to the Newbery Honor winner Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.

Who wrote When the Sea Turned to Silver?

When the Sea Turned to Silver was written by Grace Lin.

What books are similar to When the Sea Turned to Silver?

Explore our curated recommendations for books like When the Sea Turned to Silver by Grace Lin, matched by theme, writing style, and atmosphere to help you find your next read.

Where can I buy When the Sea Turned to Silver?

You can buy When the Sea Turned to Silver in print or ebook through the Amazon and Bookshop.org links on this page — Bookshop.org purchases also support independent bookstores.