The Shadow in the Moon
Written by Christina Matula
Illustrated by Pearl Law
Published by Charlesbridge
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.
Primary ISBN: 9781580897464
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 05 or older
Community Represented: Taiwanese/Taiwanese American
Themes: Celebration & Commemoration, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: Unspecified
Character’s New Arrival/New American Status: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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