Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Chapters 6-8

The Story of the Old Man of the Moon

The Mystery of the Moon Goddess

The Journey to the Moon Palace

The Legend of the Mountain Spirit

Dragon

Monkey King

Jade Emperor

Old Man of the Moon

It grants wishes.

It can turn invisible.

It can fly.

It can talk.

flying squirrel, prince, unicorn

talking monkey, queen, lion

talking goldfish, king, dragon

dancing cat, emperor, phoenix

Always be content with what you have.

Happiness can only be found in material possessions.

Always strive for more and never be satisfied.

Never settle for less than what you deserve.

Storytelling is not important in the book

Storytelling is only important for children

Storytelling is a waste of time

Storytelling helps convey important themes, lessons, and cultural traditions.

To find the Old Man of the Moon

To find a hidden treasure

To defeat the evil sorcerer

To rescue her kidnapped brother

Minli learns that the Old Man of the Moon is a mythical creature.

Minli learns that the Old Man of the Moon is a wise sage.

Minli learns that the Old Man of the Moon is a trickster who cannot be trusted.

Minli learns that the Old Man of the Moon can answer any question and grants her one wish.

The Green Tiger provides guidance and wisdom.

The Green Tiger is a mythical creature that Minli encounters on her journey.

The Green Tiger is a hindrance and causes Minli to make wrong decisions.

The Green Tiger is a symbol of fear and danger for Minli.

Courage, storytelling, friendship, gratitude

Doubt, laziness, selfishness, ignorance

Fear, isolation, deceit, betrayal

Love, adventure, perseverance, trust