Erin Entrada Kelly, “Lalani of the Distant Sea”
Inspired by Filipino folklore, Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly’s debut fantasy novel is a gorgeous, literary adventure about bravery, friendship, self-reliance, and the choice between accepting fate or forging your own path. Life is difficult on the island of Sanlagita. To the west looms a vengeful mountain. To the north, a dangerous fog swallows sailors who dare to venture out. When Lalani Sarita’s mother falls ill with an incurable disease, Lalani embarks on a dangerous journey across the sea in the hope of safeguarding her own future. A Young Readers’ Event Presented by the Reading Garden Event Series.
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Event Date | 09-26-2019 7:00 pm |
Location | St. Louis County Library - Daniel Boone Branch |