During summer vacation in fifth grade, Mai Xiaohe and her younger sister, Mai Miaomiao, went to visit their grandfather in the countryside. But after an incident, Mai Xiaohe became a tiny little thing shorter than a rice seedling, while Mai Miaomiao turned straight into a rice plant!
To return to normal, they set off on a fantastical journey to protect the rice paddies, with the help of a little rice-field sprite. Along the way, Mai Xiaohe learned about the physical phenomena involved in growing rice and overcame challenges like frost damage, torrential rain, and extreme heat. She also came to understand how difficult it was to grow rice.
But just as the rice was about to mature, the villains lurking in the shadows suddenly appeared! And at the same time, the little sprite's attitude began to change in subtle ways...
With a gripping, twist-filled plot and vivid characters, this story helps young readers learn about the natural phenomena and physics involved in growing rice, while teaching them to cherish their food.
Theme: Overcoming difficulties and cherishing food
