Lalani of the Distant Sea
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When 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? Newbery Medalist and New York Times–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.
Culture/Community: Filipino / Filipino American
Heritage & History: Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage and History
Themes for Middle Grade/YA: Action and Adventure, Folks Tales and Myths, Nature and the Outdoors, Strong Girls and Women, Journeys
Audiobook: Yes
Age Level: Middle Grade
Book Series: Strong Girls: Asian Pacific American Heritage (Grades 6-8), Fantasy, Folk Tales, and Heroes: Asian Pacific Heritage, Courageous Girls: Books for Middle Grades
9780062747280