{"product_id":"lalani-of-the-distant-sea-isbn-9780062747273","title":"Lalani of the Distant Sea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Fast-paced and full of wonder, this is a powerful, gripping must-read.”—\u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A lush and mysterious fable, full of beauty, full of wonder.”—Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal–winning author of \u003cem\u003eWhen You Reach Me\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNewbery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis for readers who loved Grace Lin’s \u003cem\u003eWhere the Mountain Meets the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e and Disney’s \u003cem\u003eMoana. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLife 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNewbery Medalist and \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e–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 \u003cem\u003eBeyond the Bright Sea\u003c\/em\u003e and Kelly Barnhill’s \u003cem\u003eThe Girl Who Drank the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eSometimes you choose yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLalani Sarita faces an impossible future. Her mother has fallen ill and is unlikely to recover. Drum and Kul—her stepfather and stepbrother—are cruel and vindictive overlords. There is only cleaning and cooking and mending and errands—for someone such as Lalani, life on Sanlagita involves little else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLalani Sarita faces an impossible task.She only wanted to save Toppi. She only wanted to help her best friend, Veyda. But everything is her fault. Everything. The rain—coming now in torrents and causing unspeakable disaster—is all her fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo Lalani does what only one girl on the island of Sanlagita has ever done before. She slips into a small scouting boat and sets out across the Veiled Sea, looking for a different future. That other girl never returned. Will Lalani?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSometimes you choose yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“A lush and mysterious fable, full of beauty, full of wonder.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach Me\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eLalani of the Distant Sea\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful and gripping story about one girl’s quest to save her island. With lyricism and elegance, Erin Entrada Kelly weaves a rich tale that reads like folklore, writing from the perspectives of animals, plants, and human beings. The end result is an expansive journey through nature and myth, anchored by Lalani, an unlikely hero whose greatest weapon is her simple and pure understanding of the world.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSoman Chainani, author of The School for Good and Evil series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With lyricism and elegance, Erin Entrada Kelly weaves a rich tale. Powerful and gripping.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSoman Chainani, author of The School for Good and Evil series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Kelly turns from the contemporary realistic settings of the Newbery–winning \u003cem\u003eHello, Universe \u003c\/em\u003eand of \u003cem\u003eYou Go First\u003c\/em\u003e to a tropical island–set fantasy world. . . . An excellent job of world-building.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Lyrical.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Lalani’s tale is a lyrical lullaby, a homage to Filipino folklore, and a skillfully made story that reminds us that even the ordinary can do extraordinary things.”   - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Unlikely but determined heroine Lalani is lovably loyal, kind-hearted, and optimistic even as she faces unspeakable dangers, and her relentless spirit makes her a worthy protagonist in this triumphant tale about fighting for the people one loves and staying true to oneself.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Newbery Medalist Kelly writes a heroic fantasy about making choices, going on a quest, and conquering evil. Scattered throughout the novel are short, beautifully illustrated second-person vignettes allowing readers to imagine they are the mythical creatures Lalani encounters . . . Fast-paced and full of wonder, this is a powerful, gripping must-read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Inspired by Filipino folklore, Newbery Award̶winner Kelly has woven her narrative with a mythology that is rich and delicious. . . . Readers will be cheering for Lalani in her unlikely quest to save her family and friends, using only the power of her wits, courage, and empathy.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Beautifully rendered . . . A journey illustrating the importance of story and the power of faith and hope.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Brimming with injustice, beauty, pain and wonder . . . A fluid, intentional novel grounded strongly in emotional reality and overflowing with the fantastic. 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