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4.33 AVERAGE
4.33 AVERAGE
I read this for my son’s battle of the books. I really enjoyed it. I loved the old stories within the story. And I loved the theme of the book. Great message for everyone to read.
This sweet book reads like a fable and is full of Minli's fantastic adventures! Folktales and legends of the world are sprinkled through out the book, only adding to it's charm.
Maggie and I read this together this week. I could not put it down and was so touched by many of the folk tales woven through the main story that I kept Benji up late last night talking about folk tales from our heritage and our upbringing. This was a great read that emphasizes the importance of family, loyalty, hard work, integrity, and gratitude. Highly recommend for a read aloud.
This was such a great middle-grade read! I loved how the story was interwoven with traditional Chinese folktales and taught so many valuable moral truths. Minli was endearing, and I loved her friendship with Dragon! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Juliette gave it 655 stars, Jackson gave it 55,000.
The illustrations were GORGEOUS!! Like illuminated woodcuts. The story was so good — folding in and weaving in and out of itself and finally wrapping up into a big bow at the end. I especially loved the life lessons imparted throughout. My only complaint is that we didn’t have a conclusion to Magistrate Tiger but maybe he pops up in the other novels?
I look forward to reading other Lin works! If they are anything like this book, we are all in for a great treat!
The illustrations were GORGEOUS!! Like illuminated woodcuts. The story was so good — folding in and weaving in and out of itself and finally wrapping up into a big bow at the end. I especially loved the life lessons imparted throughout. My only complaint is that we didn’t have a conclusion to Magistrate Tiger but maybe he pops up in the other novels?
I look forward to reading other Lin works! If they are anything like this book, we are all in for a great treat!
Amazing
Rich descriptions! Fun and well developed characters. My 10 year old son was as enthralled as my 7 year old daughter. This book is a treasure. I plan to purchase a hard copy.
Rich descriptions! Fun and well developed characters. My 10 year old son was as enthralled as my 7 year old daughter. This book is a treasure. I plan to purchase a hard copy.
I really enjoyed listening to this book with my 6 year old. It's a beautifully told story in the style of a Chinese folk tale, with a young female hero who grows up on her journey. It is full of good moral lessons and adventures with a dragon. Highly recommend.
emotional
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
beautiful amazing wonderful i love
I really enjoyed the Chinese folktales and art that were woven through the story of a young girl who seeks good fortune for her family. Appropriate for young children. Good read aloud book.