 | Gate, The Girl, And The Dragon Author: Lin, Grace | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
Stone spirit Ji is stuck in the People's world, but with the help of his new friends Lulu and Worm, he hopes to find a way back home through the Old City Gate before it disappears forever.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (03/15/25)
Booklist (00/03/25)
Full Text Reviews:
Other - 02/24/2025 Lin (When the Mountain Meets the Moon) combines ancient and contemporary Chinese lore in this visually stunning tale about a girl, a lion cub, and a worm who must retrieve a lost sacred object to reconnect the mortal and spirit worlds. Jin is a Gongshi, a Stone Lion guardian charged with watching over humans and protecting the Sacred Sphere, which powers the gate between realms. Bored of these duties, Jin prefers to perfect his athletic abilities instead. But when a rogue kick knocks the Sacred Sphere through the portal, he gives chase, trapping himself in the human world. Stuck in diminutive lion cub form, Jin allies with mortal tween Lulu, who can hear a mysterious voice, and a mustachioed worm claiming to be a dragon. Together, they must return the sphere to the gate. Unknown to them, however, they’re up against a shadowy specter’s own agenda. Vibrantly colorful full-page gouache pieces depict ethereal happenings, and foreshadowing chapter openers feature key objects or places. Skillfully woven adventure injects excitement into the trio’s expansive journey, during which they learn lessons on love, duty, growing up, and the meaning of home. Ages 8-12. Agent: Rebecca Sherman, Writers House. (May) - Copyright 2025
