The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon
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A gorgeously illustrated story about a lion cub and a girl who must open a portal to save the spirit and human worlds, from Grace Lin, award-winning and bestselling author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.
Jin is a Stone Lion—one of the guardians of the Old City Gate...
Published By Alvina Ling Books
Format Paperback
Number Of Pages 352
Publication Date 10/06/2026
ISBN 9780316478335
Dimensions 5.25 inches x 7.62 inches
A New York Times bestseller!
An IndieBound bestseller!
“Lin combines ancient and contemporary Chinese lore in this visually stunning tale…. Skillfully woven adventure injects excitement into the trio’s expansive journey, during which they learn lessons on love, duty, growing up, and the meaning of home.”—Publishers Weekly, STARRED review
“This book weaves Chinese lore with the modern world, connecting characters and events in a way that demonstrates Lin’s prowess as a storyteller… This fantastical tale of stone spirits, dragons, and humans is an enchanting must-have for any school library.”—School Library Journal, STARRED review
“Demonstrates Lin’s originality yet again.”—New York Times Book Review
“Lin’s cool-toned, full-color illustrations bring the story's atmospheric settings to life. Just as the Sacred Sphere is woven of many threads, the legends Lin combines create a fulfilling hero’s-journey narrative through Jin.” —BCCB
"The original worldbuilding and epic lore, both of which include fantastical elements drawn from or inspired by Chinese folklore, will engage and excite young readers.”—Kirkus Reviews
"Gorgeous."—Horn Book