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West of the Moon

West of the Moon

Published in
2014
3.72
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Description

Astri is a young Norwegian girl desperate to join her father in America. After being separated from her sister and sold to a cruel goat farmer, Astri makes a daring escape. She quickly retrieves her little sister, and, armed with a troll treasure, a book of spells and curses, and a possibly magic hairbrush, they set off for America. With a mysterious companion in tow and the malevolent “goatman” in pursuit, the girls head over the Norwegian mountains, through field and forest, and in and out of folktales and dreams as they steadily make their way east of the sun and west of the moon.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
213 pages

Why to read

  • Engaging plot
  • Strong female protagonist
  • Rich historical context
  • Beautifully written