When the Sea Turned to Silver
Grace Lin's When the Sea Turned to Silver (2016) is a historical fantasy and fairy-tale retelling novel. The story is set in China and Never-Ending Mountain, in When the Sea turned to Silver. Characters include Pinmei, Yishan and Amah. Readers will find themes of chinese folklore, Folklore, Kidnapping and adaptations.
24 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 5 editions. It appeared on the New York Times Childrens Middle Grade Hardcover bestseller list in 2016.
It runs to roughly 392 pages — 7–8 hours of reading at an average pace.
Awards & lists
- ✦Mythopoeic Awards 2017 — Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature (nominee)
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Childrens Middle Grade Hardcover, 2016
Quick answers
Who wrote When the Sea Turned to Silver?
When the Sea Turned to Silver was written by Grace Lin and first published in 2016.
What genre is When the Sea Turned to Silver?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy, Fairy Tale Retellings, Fae & Fairy Fiction and Adventure.
How long is When the Sea Turned to Silver?
The median edition has 392 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to When the Sea Turned to Silver?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Thumbelina and Boy, Snow, Bird.
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