Book details
Over the Moon (Scholastic Gold)
Description
Twelve-year-old Mallie knows better than to dream. In Coal Top, you live the story you're given: boys toil in the mines and girls work as servants. Mallie can't bear the idea of that kind of life, but her family is counting on her wages to survive.It wasn't always this way. Before the Dust came, the people of Coal Top could weave starlight into cloth. They'd wear these dreaming clothes to sleep and wake up with the courage to seek adventure . . . or the peace to heal a broken heart. But now nothing can penetrate Coal Top's blanket of sorrow.So when Mallie is chosen for a dangerous competition in which daring (and ideally, orphaned) children train flying horses, she jumps at the chance. Maybe she'll change her story. Maybe she'll even find the magic she needs to dream again.But the situation proves even more dangerous when Mallie uncovers a sinister mystery at the heart of Coal Top's struggles -- a mystery some powerful people will do anything to protect.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
developing
Length
320 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Storytelling: Natalie Lloyd's 'Over the Moon' is known for its captivating narrative that combines elements of fantasy and adventure, making it an enthralling read for children and young adults alike.
- Themes of Hope and Courage: The book explores powerful themes such as hope, courage, and the importance of chasing one's dreams, which can inspire readers to believe in themselves and their aspirations.
- Rich and Imaginative World-Building: Lloyd creates a vivid and magical world that readers can get lost in, filled with unique characters and enchanting details that spark the imagination.
- Positive Role Models: The characters in 'Over the Moon' demonstrate resilience, kindness, and determination, providing young readers with positive role models to look up to and learn from.