When the Sea Turned to Silver Summary
Grace Lin

When the Sea Turned to Silver Overview

In Grace Lin's illustrated young adult fantasy novel, young Pinmei's idyllic life is abruptly upturned when her Grandmother is kidnapped by the emperor's soldiers. Pinmei sets off on a journey along with her friend Yishan to rescue her grandmother, and along the way they meet unexpected challenges and encounter figures straight from her grandmother's tales. Along the way, Grace Lin explores the themes related to storytelling, immortality, and the meaning of family.