"Fast-paced and full of wonder, this is a powerful, gripping
must-read."--Kirkus (starred review)
"A lush and mysterious fable, full of beauty, full of
wonder."--Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach
Me
Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly's 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 Sarita's 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 Lin's Where the
Mountain Meets the Moon and Disney's 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 Sarita's mother falls gravely ill, twelve-year-old Lalani
faces an impossible task--she 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 quest--how 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 Times-bestselling author Erin Entrada
Kelly's 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 Wolk's Beyond the Bright Sea and
Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon.
