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When the Sea Turned to Silver

Grace Lin
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When the Sea Turned to Silver

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2016

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Grace Lin’s When the Sea Turned to Silver enchants readers with its lyrical prose and rich, mythical storytelling. The book’s illustrations are highly praised for their beauty. Some readers found the pacing slow at times, but the intricate plot and cultural depth generally outweighed this for most. Lin's weaving of Chinese folklore is both educational and captivating.

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Who Should Read When the Sea Turned to Silver?

A reader who enjoys When the Sea Turned to Silver by Grace Lin is likely a fan of richly woven folklore and fantasy. Ideal for middle-grade readers who appreciated the lush storytelling of The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill or the mythic adventures in Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi.

Recommended

Reading Age

8-12years

Book Details

Genre
Fantasy
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