Exploring 'The Star River of the Sky'

Author Grace Lynn introduces her new novel, 'The Star River of the Sky', a companion to 'Where the Mountain Meets the Moon'. The book explores unused folktales and minor characters from the previous work, focusing on Magistrate Tiger's son. Character names hold significant meanings, hinting at their personalities. Lynn adapts well-known legends with a modern twist, maintaining the tradition of storytelling while adding her unique perspective.

What is the relationship between 'The Star River of the Sky' and 'Where the Mountain Meets the Moon'?

• It is a direct sequel.

• It is a prequel.

• It is a companion book.

• It is an unrelated story.

What type of tales are interwoven into 'The Star River of the Sky'?

• Mystery tales

• Historical tales

• Folktales and fairy tales

• Science fiction tales

Why did the author decide to write 'The Star River of the Sky'?

• To create a trilogy

• To rewrite 'Where the Mountain Meets the Moon'

• To use stories and characters that didn't fit in the previous book

• To explore new genres

Who is the main character in 'The Star River of the Sky'?

• Magistrate Tiger

• Rendy

• Minle

• Madame Chang

What does Rendy's name mean?

• Upholding friendship

• Enlightened by benevolence

• Quick and clever

• Mountain

What is the significance of P's name in the story?

• It means enlightened by benevolence.

• It means upholding friendship.

• It means mountain.

• It means quick and clever.

What does Mr. Shan's name mean?

• Mr. Mountain

• Mr. River

• Mr. Moon

• Mr. Sky

Who is Madame Chang named after?

• The River Lady

• The Star Lady

• The Moon Lady

• The Sun Lady

What was the author's concern about using well-known legends in her book?

• That they would be too difficult to adapt

• That readers might find them boring

• That people familiar with the legends might be offended

• That they would not fit the story

How did the author approach adapting the legends in her book?

• By avoiding any changes to the legends

• By adding her own perspective and details

• By creating entirely new legends

• By sticking strictly to the original versions