The Shadow in the Moon

A unique blend of traditional folklore and contemporary customs brings the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival to life.

Two sisters and their grandmother celebrate a popular Chinese holiday with family. Their favorite part? Mooncakes, of course--along with Ah-ma's story of the ancient Chinese tale of Hou Yi, a brave young archer, and his wife, Chang'E. A long, long time ago, Hou Yi rescued the earth from the heat of ten suns. The Immortals rewarded him with a magic potion that could let him live in the sky with them forever. But when a thief tries to steal the potion, what will Chang'E do to keep it out of dangerous hands? The sisters are mesmerized by Ah-ma's retelling and the fact that the very mooncakes they enjoy each holiday are a symbol of this legend's bravest soul.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Published: 07/17/2018
ISBN: 9781580897464
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.40w x 0.60d

Review Citations: School Library Journal 02/01/2019 pg. 44
Booklist 06/01/2018 pg. 112
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2018
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2019 - Recommended, Satisfactory