Overview
āA lush and mysterious fable, full of beauty, full of wonder.āāRebecca Stead, Newbery Medalāwinning author of When You Reach Me
Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kellyās 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 Saritaās 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 Linās Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and Disneyās 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. The women live in fear of the deadly menderās disease, spread by the sharp needles they use to repair the menās fishing nets. And what does the future hold for young girls? Mending and more mending.
When Lalani Saritaās mother pricks her finger and falls ill, she gives twelve-year-old Lalani an impossible taskāleave 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 questāhow can a timid young girl survive the epic tests of the archipelago? And how will she manage without Veyda, her best friend?
Newbery Medalist and New York Timesābestselling author Erin Entrada Kellyās debut fantasy novel is inspired by Filipino folklore and is an unforgettable coming-of-age story about friendship, courage, and identity.
Readers will love meeting Lalani, an ordinary girl on an extraordinary adventure; and Veyda, the best friend she leaves behind to ignite a revolution. Perfect for fans of Lauren Wolkās Beyond the Bright Sea and Kelly Barnhillās The Girl Who Drank the Moon.
This book title, Lalani of the Distant Sea, ISBN: 9780062747273, by Erin Entrada Kelly, published by HarperCollins (September 3, 2019) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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