Chisland

Chisland

Embark on an extraordinary journey with “Chisland”, a fantasy series inspired by the Chinese ancient classic “The Classic of Mountains and Seas”. Perfect for Chinese and American K-12 students, this series transports readers to an imaginative kingdom full of cultural discovery, thrilling adventures, and valuable life lessons. In Book One, “Traveling to Chisland”, middle and high school students stumble upon the fantastical land of Chisland, igniting an adventure unlike any other. Book Two, “A Curious Encounter”, reveals friendships with intelligent animals and ancient humans as secrets of Chisland begin to unfold. Finally, Book Three, “The Dreamland”, delves deeper into the mystical wonders of Chisland while teaching bravery, compassion, and humanity. Through engaging storytelling, this series not only celebrates the beauty of Chinese culture and history but also inspires young readers to explore, imagine, and grow. This series is the recipient of the 2025 CALA Best Book Award in the Young Adult Fiction category.

Ren, Guoping

Sycamore Books &

Entertainment Publishing Inc.

2024

eng

text

book

9781736537220 (Book 1), 9781736537223 (Book 2), 9781736537268 (Book 3)

Traveling to Chisland, Book 1

A Curious Encounter, Book 2

The Dreamland, Book 3

2024

https://www.cala-web.org/awards/bestbook/2025recipients (2025 CALA Best Book Award Recipients)