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The Girl Who Drank the Moon

The Girl Who Drank the Moon

2016 by Kelly Barnhill

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Description

A young girl named Luna, raised by a witch, only realizes her magical abilities when she approaches her 13th birthday. She is a part of a world filled with lost cities, kindly swamp monsters, fat babies, and a largely absent moon. Luna must learn to manage these new found powers.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
388 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Winner of the 2017 Newbery Medal
  • Beautifully written and imaginatively crafted
  • Touching themes of family, friendship, and self-discovery
  • Intriguing blend of fantasy, magic and adventure