âFast-paced and full of wonder, this is a powerful, gripping must-read.ââKirkus (starred review)
âA lush and mysterious fable, full of beauty, full of wonder.ââRebecca Stead, Newbery Medalâwinning author of When You Reach Me
Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kellyâs debut fantasy novel is a gorgeous, literary adventure about bravery, friendship, self-reliance, and the choice between accepting fate or forging your own path.
When Lalani Saritaâs mother falls ill with an incurable disease, Lalani embarks on a dangerous journey across the sea in the hope of safeguarding her own future. Inspired by Filipino folklore, this engrossing fantasy is for readers who loved Grace Linâs Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and Disneyâs Moana.
Life is difficult on the island of Sanlagita. To the west looms a vengeful mountain, one that threatens to collapse and bury the village at any moment. To the north, a dangerous fog swallows sailors who dare to venture out, looking for a more hospitable land. And what does the future hold for young girls? Chores and more chores.
When Lalani Saritaâs mother falls gravely ill, twelve-year-old Lalani faces an impossible taskâshe must leave Sanlagita and find the riches of the legendary Mount Isa, which towers on an island to the north. But generations of men and boys have died on the same questâhow can an ordinary girl survive the epic tests of the archipelago? And how will she manage without Veyda, her best friend?
Newbery Medalist and New York Timesâbestselling author Erin Entrada Kellyâs debut fantasy novel is inspired by Filipino folklore and is an unforgettable coming-of-age story about friendship, courage, and identity. Perfect for fans of Lauren Wolkâs Beyond the Bright Sea and Kelly Barnhillâs The Girl Who Drank the Moon.