Lalani of the Distant Sea by Erin Entrada Kelly
Published by Greenwillow Books on September 3, 2019
ISBN: 0062747274
Pages: 400
Genres: Fantasy
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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Lalani lives on an island and all of the folk living there are terrified of Mount Kahna and all it holds. No one goes there, it is actually forbidden to do so. But when Lalani ends up on the mountain, she finds something wicked there and makes a deal with it help save her village. The cost is more than she could possibly imagine. There are many names in this story and keeping track of them can be hard, but so worth it. It is a fantasy and has interesting creatures and people with powers that will surprise the reader. Even though this is a fantasy, it reads like a survival and adventure story as well. The drawings and book borders match the mood of this fantasy quite well. Cream. Ages 9 and up.

Mary Lehmer, Youth Services Librarian, Freeport Community Library, Freeport, ME 04032