Themes and Characters in 'Where the Mountain Meets the Moon'

Grace Lin, a children's book author and illustrator, introduces herself and her popular book 'Where the Mountain Meets the Moon'. She provides a brief overview of the book's plot, focusing on the journey of a young girl named Minli. Grace then reads Chapter 12, which tells the story of the Goldfish Man, a character who helps Minli's parents understand the importance of trusting their daughter's journey. The video concludes with Grace promoting her podcast 'Kids Ask Authors', where children can submit book reviews, poems, and jokes.

What is the main theme of 'Where the Mountain Meets the Moon'?

• A journey to find a lost treasure

• A story about friendship

• A tale of magical creatures

• A quest to change one's fortune

What does Min Lee hope to achieve by finding the Old Man of the Moon?

• To find a hidden treasure

• To become rich

• To learn magic

• To change her family's fortune

Who accompanies Min Lee on her journey?

• Her best friend

• Her teacher

• Her pet dragon

• Her parents

What does the Goldfish Man sell?

• Goldfish

• Maps

• Magic potions

• Books

How do Min Lee's parents feel about her journey initially?

• Excited

• Worried and skeptical

• Indifferent

• Supportive

What was the Goldfish Man's grandmother known for?

• Her singing

• Her storytelling

• Her fortune-telling

• Her cooking skills

What did the old man at the mountain do to change the Goldfish Man's fate?

• Changed the number in the Book of Fortune

• Gave him a new name

• Gave him a magic potion

• Told him a secret

What lesson does the Goldfish Man impart to Min Lee's parents?

• That money is the key to happiness

• To always follow their instincts

• To never trust strangers

• That nothing is impossible

What does the Goldfish Man give to Min Lee's parents as a gift?

• A magic stone

• A book

• A goldfish

• A map

What does the Goldfish Man's story suggest about fate?

• It is unchangeable

• It can be altered

• It is predetermined

• It is irrelevant