Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
The Girl Who Drank the Moon
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Winner of the 2017 Newbery Medal ★ A New York Times Bestseller ★ An Entertainment Weekly Best Middle Grade Book of 2016 ★ A New York Public Library Best Book ★ A Chicago Public Library Best Book ★ An Amazon Top 20 Best Book ★ A Publishers Weekly Best Book ★ A School Library Journal Best Book ★ A Kirkus Reviews Best Book ★ A Booklist Youth Editors' Choice
With more than a million copies sold, acclaimed fantasy author Kelly Barnhill's Newbery Medal winner is a must-read for fans of classic children's literature or timeless fantasy fables, described as "impossible to put down... As exciting and layered as classics like Peter Pan or The Wizard of Oz" (The New York Times Book Review).
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 . . .
DON'T MISS THESE OTHER ACCLAIMED BOOKS BY KELLY BARNHILL:
The Mostly True Story of Jack
Iron Hearted Violet
The Witch's Boy
The Ogress and the Orphans
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Book Details
ISBN:
9781616205676
EAN:
9781616205676
Binding:
Hardcover
Pages:
400
Authors:
Kelly Barnhill
Publisher:
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published Date: 2016-09-08
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So many layers in this beautiful tale! Magic, sorrow, lies, truth, deceit, and above all, love. This story will live in my heart always.
I got this book for my 11 year old grand daughter. I always read the books I get her so we can discuss them. I LOVED this book. I will read it again. It is soso good. It’s a wonderful book for everyone no matter their age. For your own sake read it.
Delightful story. Highly recommended
What a thoughtful and insightful book; filled with whimsy, humor, humility and wisdom.Thank You for sharing such a wonderful story with vigor and grace.
I would recommend for children 10-12. The book is written especially for intelligent children and those who want their children to grow in wisdom and empathy. The story traverses many different viewpoints and may be more confusing for early middle grade readers. The characters are all captivating. I usually hesitate on award winning books as they are usually the ones that the adults like and the children might not. This one is perfect. Younger audiences might struggle to start but if encouraged to stick with it for a few chapters, they’ll be captivated. This is an excellent one for parents to read a few chapters and then let the children read on their own when they can’t wait to finish. I look forward to other books by this author.
