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When the Sea Turned to Silver parent’s guide: what’s inside
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When the Sea Turned to Silver is a beautifully crafted middle-grade fantasy rooted in Chinese folklore that celebrates storytelling, courage, and family bonds. The adventure involves a kidnapping and some perilous encounters with magical obstacles, but violence is not graphic and the tone remains hopeful throughout. The protagonists model resilience, loyalty, and kindness, while the narrative weaves in authentic cultural elements and folklore that enrich a young reader's understanding of Chinese traditions.
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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 Nig... 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.
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- Chinese folklore
- adventure
- folklore
- juvenile literature
- Adventure stories
- Kidnapping
- Adaptations
- Adventure and adventurers
- JUVENILE FICTION
- Asia
- Fiction
- Fairy tales
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ISBN 9780316125925 · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers