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With more than a million copies sold, Newbery Medal winner The Girl Who Drank the Moon is a must-read for fans of classic children’s literature or timeless fantasy fables.
Every year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in the forest. They hope this sacrifice will keep her from terrorizing their town. But the witch in the Forest, Xan, is kind. She shares her home with a wise Swamp Monster and a Perfectly Tiny Dragon. Xan rescues the children and delivers them to welcoming families on the other side of the forest, nourishing the babies with starlight on the journey.
One year, Xan accidentally feeds a baby moonlight instead of starlight, filling the ordinary child with extraordinary magic. Xan decides she must raise this girl, whom she calls Luna, as her own. As Luna’s thirteenth birthday approaches, her magic begins to emerge—with dangerous consequences. Meanwhile, a young man from the Protectorate is determined to free his people by killing the witch. Deadly birds with uncertain intentions flock nearby. A volcano, quiet for centuries, rumbles just beneath the earth’s surface. And the woman with the Tiger’s heart is on the prowl . . .
After you finish The Girl Who Drank the Moon, look for Kelly Barnhill’s latest wondrous fantasy for young readers, The Ogress and the Orphans!
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Also by Kelly Barnhill
A National Book Award finalist and instant fantasy classic about a town, an ogress, a dragon, fifteen orphans, and the power of community, generosity, and books. “The wrong boy will save your life, and you will save his.” When the daughter of the Bandit King meets the son of a witch, can they trust each other enough to cross an enchanted forest and stop the war between their kingdoms? A sasquatch. A witch. An astronomer. And those dreadful young ladies. This exquisite collection of magical stories and a novella is perfect for teen and adult fans of Neil Gaiman, Kelly Link, Angela Carter, or Alice Hoffman.
Publisher : Algonquin Young Readers; Reprint edition (April 30, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 400 pages
ISBN-10 : 1616207469
ISBN-13 : 978-1616207465
Reading age : 8+ years, from customers
Lexile measure : 640L
Grade level : 5 – 9
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.45 x 0.88 x 8.75 inches
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Customers find the plot fantastical, hopeful, and satisfying. They also say the book is for all ages, with great writing style that allows them to explore. Readers appreciate the eccentricity, humor, and poetry. They say the themes bring morals, vision, and redemption. They describe the characters as great, distinct, and flawed. Opinions are mixed on the pacing, with some finding it quick and interesting, while others say it drags in parts.
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