The Girl Who Drank the Moon (Winner of the 2017 Newbery Medal)
The New York Times Bestseller
An Entertainment Weekly Best Middle Grade Book of 2016
A New York Public Library Best Book of 2016
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2016
An Amazon Top 20 Best Book of 2016
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2016
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2016
Named to KirkusReviews’ Best Books of 2016
2017 Booklist Youth Editors’ Choice
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 . . .
Journey into the enchanting and mystical realm of "The Girl Who Drank the Moon," a captivating tale that weaves together magic, wonder, and the timeless bonds of love and family. Written by the acclaimed author Kelly Barnhill and awarded the prestigious Newbery Medal in 2017, this book captivates readers of all ages with its lyrical prose and heartwarming storytelling.
In a world where the sky is dotted with floating islands and extraordinary creatures roam the land, we meet Luna, a young girl who is not like the others. Born under a blood-red moon, Luna possesses a unique power that sets her apart and makes her the object of fear and awe. Abandoned as a baby and raised in the wilderness by a witch named Glerk, Luna grows up believing that she is alone in the world.
As Luna embarks on a journey of self-discovery, she encounters a cast of unforgettable characters, each with their own secrets and stories to tell. There's Antain, the protector of the forest; Xan, the talking fox; and Nyx, the mysterious and mischievous imp. Together, they form an unlikely family, bound by their shared experiences and the love they find in one another.
With every step Luna takes, she uncovers more about her true identity and the extraordinary destiny that awaits her. She learns of the ancient prophecy that foretold her birth and the role she is destined to play in saving the world from darkness. Guided by the moon and the stars, Luna embraces her powers and embarks on a quest to confront the evil that threatens to engulf the land.
Brimming with imagination, humor, and heart, "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" is a timeless classic that celebrates the power of love, friendship, and the unwavering belief in oneself. Immerse yourself in this enchanting tale, where the impossible becomes possible and the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary.
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