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Grace Lin
Grace Lin (born May 17, 1974) is a Taiwanese-American children's writer and illustrator.
When the Sea Turned to Silver
Synopsis
Pinmei's world is turned upside down when soldiers kidnap her beloved storyteller grandmother. The Emperor seeks a legendary artifact, the Luminous Stone That Lights the Night, and Pinmei's grandmother is taken because of her knowledge of it. Joined by the mysterious Yishan, Pinmei must journey through a land of legends to find the stone and rescue her grandmother before it's too late.
Genres
Characters
PinmeiProtagonist
YishanSupporting
Pinmei's grandmotherSupporting
Frequently asked questions
Is When the Sea Turned to Silver a standalone story?
This book is a companion novel to Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and Starry River of the Sky, sharing the same world and some recurring characters, but it can be read independently without needing to read the others first.
What folklore inspired When the Sea Turned to Silver?
The story draws heavily from Chinese folklore, particularly tales of the Monkey King and other figures from classic Chinese mythology, weaving them into a new narrative.
Did When the Sea Turned to Silver win any awards?
This book was awarded a Newbery Honor in 2017, recognizing its distinguished contribution to American literature for children.