Minli is a Chinese girl from a poor family, and her mother often complains about being poor and the things they lack. Minli's father, however, seems content and loves to tell Minli folktales and stories. Minli is distressed by her family's plight and embarks on a quest to find good fortune. She is helped by a talking goldfish, a dragon who can't fly, and an orphaned shepherd boy. The story is often interrupted by Chinese folktales which intertwine with the main plot. Although at first I didn't like the main plot interrupted by other stories, I soon realized that each story was a puzzle piece coming together to make a complete picture. Speaking of pictures, this book has beautiful illustrations! I think fifth graders will enjoy this book.
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