42 pages • 1 hour read
Erin Entrada KellyLalani of the Distant Sea
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2019A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Lalani of the Distant Sea, a 12-year-old girl named Lalani Sarita embarks on a perilous journey across the Veiled Sea to find a mythical flower on Mount Isa to cure her mother and bring prosperity to her oppressed island of Sanlagita. Along the way, she faces monsters, encounters deceptive characters, and ultimately discovers her own strength and courage. The narrative explores themes of bravery, compassion, and the significance found in the smallest of individuals or actions.
Reviews & Readership
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 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.
RecommendedReading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
600LBook Details
Fantasy
Mythology
Action / Adventure
Identity: Gender
Natural World: Appearance & Reality
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Asian Literature