42 pages 1 hour read

Erin Entrada Kelly

Lalani of the Distant Sea

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2019

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Erin Entrada Kelly's Lalani of the Distant Sea has been praised for its lush, poetic prose and rich, imaginative world-building reminiscent of folklore. Reviewers appreciate its strong, determined heroine and depth of cultural inspiration. However, some find the pacing uneven and certain plot elements predictable. Overall, it's a captivating, heartfelt story suitable for middle-grade readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Lalani of the Distant Sea?

Readers who enjoy Lalani of the Distant Sea by Erin Entrada Kelly are typically fans of rich, culturally-inspired fantasy. Similar to those who love Grace Lin's Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon, they appreciate strong heroines, mythology, and enchanting adventures.

Recommended

Reading Age

8-12years

Lexile Level

600L

Book Details

Genre
Fantasy
Mythology
Action / Adventure
Themes
Identity: Gender
Natural World: Appearance & Reality
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Period
Asian Literature