Ruby on the Outside

Bronze and Sunflower

King and the Dragonflies

Midnight at the Electric

Butterfly Yellow

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Keeping Safe the Stars

The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA

A Place to Hang the Moon is a heartwarming historical novel by Kate Albus, set during World War II. The story follows the orphaned siblings William, Edmund, and Anna Pearce, who are evacuated from London to the English countryside to escape the Blitz. The children hope to find a permanent home and a loving family, as their grandmother, who had been taking care of them, recently passed away. Throughout their journey, they face various challenges and are placed with families that are not always kind or suitable. However, their fortunes change when they are taken in by a compassionate and caring librarian named Mrs. Muller. As they adjust to life in their new village, they form a strong bond with Mrs. Muller, who offers them the warmth and affection they have been longing for. The novel explores themes of family, belonging, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

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