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Girl Who Drank the Moon
Girl Who Drank the Moon | Kelly Barnhill
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 . . . The Newbery Medal winner from the author of the highly acclaimed novel The Witch's Boy.
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mfarragher

“You are not a mistake. You are not a burden.”

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mfarragher

Teachers can use "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" to spark discussions about themes like identity, choice, and the nature of power. After reading, students can engage in creative projects, such as writing their own magical stories or exploring character motivations and transformations.

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mfarragher
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This is a enchanting fantasy about a girl named Luna, who gains magical powers after being fed moonlight as a baby. The story explores themes of love, sacrifice, and identity as Luna uncovers the truth about her past. Barnhill's lyrical writing and vivid world-building create a captivating atmosphere. This novel not only entertains but also encourages readers to reflect on the nature of power and self-discovery.

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BarbaraJean
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Has Kelly Barnhill written anything that‘s lousy? Because if so, I haven‘t found it yet. I loved this. It has all the wonderful trappings of a fairy tale—a misunderstood witch, a tiny dragon, a young girl bursting with magic, selfish city leaders—and it combines those ingredients to explore themes of found family, truths revealed, sorrow, and love. 💜💜💜 This was my March #DoubleSpin.

IuliaC I loved it too! 6mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 6mo
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BarbaraJean
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“Whether you apologize or not is irrelevant… When you apologize, however, you may begin healing *yourself.* It is not for us. It is for you. I recommend it.”

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BarbaraJean
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“Some of us choose love over power. Indeed, most of us do.”

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Kshakal
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Readergrrl I loved this story!! 7mo
Eggs Excellent 👌🏼 7mo
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BarbaraJean
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I‘m in the middle of two very appropriate titles for today‘s eclipse and #MiddleGradeMonday (although Lunar New Year Love Story is YA rather than MG). The bottom left photo is on my porch: the peak of the eclipse here in Southern California, seen via shadows through our rose trellis. The bottom right photo was taken by my nephew, in the path of totality in southeastern Indiana!

Karisimo Thanks for the tag! And great minds think alike 😉 7mo
BarbaraJean @Karisimo That's exactly what I thought when I saw your post! 😊 7mo
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Karisimo
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In honor of the eclipse crossing the US today, let's share MG books with SUN or MOON in the title!

My pick is a story of an abandoned girl, named Luna, rescued by a witch. When she is accidentally fed moonlight instead of starlight, she gains magical abilities. Just as she's learning to handle this power, she is needed to save the ones she loves. This story has the feel of a fairytale with lovable characters!

play~share~tag
#middlegrademonday

Daisey Great choice! I‘ve got that on my shelf as well. 7mo
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Bookpearl
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A story that captivates my scholars is one that I need to have on my shelf!

TheBookHippie I love this book. ♥️ 10mo
kspenmoll Wonderful book! 10mo
Bookpearl @TheBookHippie My scholar does too! 10mo
Bookpearl @kspenmoll My scholar said the same thing. 10mo
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miles.bryant

“Knowledge is power, but it is a terrible power when it is hoarded and hidden.”

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miles.bryant

This novel has a slightly darker feel with a tale of corruption and mystery. It would be a good pick to have in a 5/6 or middle school classroom. The first chapter hooks the reader making them want to figure out the secrets of the town and the young girl.

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miles.bryant
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This book is set in a dystopian world where people live in fear of the Witch. The Witch demands a sacrifice from the people each year of the youngest in the town. We get to find out the lies and secrets that are held by the town elders and what might happen if a sacrificed child returns.

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mariaacuff

“It‘s not as though the Council of Elders is coming for you now is it, you‘re far too old”.

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mariaacuff

I enjoyed reading this book because it would be the perfect time in the classroom to use this since we are close to halloween and the beginning sounds spooky. Older children might have to have a warning before reading, but I don‘t think the book would be too scary to read to older children.

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mariaacuff
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The book is about a witch who lives in the forest filled with all kinds of creepy things. A little girl is waiting for the sacrifice the next morning. One child must be sacrificed to save them all, this book starts off sounding spooky.

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bkloppman

“The left knowing-all but Antain-that it was not a matter of if the child were eaten by animals, but rather that she surely would be.”

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bkloppman

This book is a slightly darker tale of corruption and mystery, making it a good pick for middle or late elementary school students. This book will certainly hook students within the first chapter, wanting to learn more about the town and the young girl.

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bkloppman
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The Girl Who Drank the Moon presents a dystopian world where the people live in fear of “the Witch” who demands a sacrifice each year of the youngest among the town. The book explores the lies and secrets being kept by the villages “Elders” and what might happen if a sacrificed child resurfaces.

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kelli7990
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Here‘s my book review for a book I finished reading last night at 3 AM.

This book works for the following prompt:

Demeter | Goddess Of Agriculture & Harvest: A book that fits the cottagecore aesthetic - #greekmythologychallenge

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kelli7990
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kelli7990
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I started this book. I like it so far. I feel like I‘m listening to a fairy tale. It‘s a middle grade book that‘s been on my Goodreads TBR since 2017. It‘s about a young girl raised by a witch, a swamp monster, and a Perfectly Tiny Dragon.

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BarbaraJean
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This is what happens when you‘re ordering books for a swap and you “need” to reach the minimum for free shipping. Ohhhh nooooo. 😁

Becker Oh I have fell victim to that many a time.🤑 1y
willaful That's how they get us! 1y
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Just.Linds
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What was a name anyway?

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Darklunarose
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Finally finished listening to this story this morning. It‘s been a good few months of listening in dribs and drabs! The story itself is beautiful and well written. I would recommend it.

BennettBookworm One of my favorites!! 1y
Darklunarose @BennettBookworm it was a rather beautiful story. My art therapist has now ordered it for her child to read 1y
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ShawnYLibros
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Most of the books Ive read so far this year

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ShawnYLibros
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Starting The girl who drank the moon. Im liking it so far

Darklunarose I‘m slowly listening to this on audio. It‘s rather a good children‘s book 1y
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SayersLover
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Finally getting around to reading this one!
I‘m loving it already 😍

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Darklunarose
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About to start listening to this while trying to finish a knitted baby blanket for a local charity.

willaful My daughter gave that to me some years back, because it looked like the sort of thing I like. 😄 2y
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allycrothers

Published - 2016
Author - Kelly Barnhill
Genre - Novel, Fantasy Fiction
Award - e.b. white read aloud award
This novel follows a girl named Luna through a mystical world filled with magical beings and events. It's mysterious and a modern take on the classic fairy-tales. It goes through many life lessons through out making it perfect for older-elementary readers.

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Lilyj9
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“The day of sacrifice waits for no one and we must all be present to think the child who save us for one more year“
I am curious on how they choose the child and if someone has a baby just for the sacrifice. This is so sad!

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Lilyj9
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I think this is interesting that the people of the town think that they are sacrificing a baby to the witch who lives in the forest but there is a person who takes those kids and delivers them to welcoming families. I am curious about what starlight and moonlight is and what it can do to the children!

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Lilyj9
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The first chapter is short but I think is a great intro to the book. Explaining the story behind the witch of the woods. It‘s a great foreshadow to what is coming up in within the book. I love how they detail about the story and it goes along with speculative fiction because it is like a folk tale, that has been told for a long time or that it‘s just known in the town which could be true or could not be true.

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MatchlessMarie
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#OminousOctober #Moon #Scarathlon2022 #TeamMonsterMash Speaking of the moon, I did complete one of my bucket list items to read under the full moon. It was a little anticlimactic though, since I don‘t have a clear view of the moon from my patio 🤷🏻‍♀️+16 pts

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Love this cover!! 🖤🌝 2y
Eggs Brilliant 🌖 2y
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emmadomo
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I would pick this book due to the elements of imagery and the fairy tale genre. I think children would like to follow along with this book every step of the way as things begin to twist and turn; and nothing is expected.

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emmadomo

Lots of witches, magic, moonlight and starlight!

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emmadomo
Girl Who Drank the Moon | Kelly Barnhill

There is a witch in the woods. There has always been a witch.

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kierstenkaplan
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This book was published 2016. It is about a girl who drank the moon and will grow up to have extraordinary powers so someone has to be her keeper and help her through life. I think this would be a good and easy book to keep up with.

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kierstenkaplan

I really liked reading the first chapter and the summary on the cover I would maybe enjoy reading this book!

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kierstenkaplan

“There is a witch in the woods. There has always been a witch. “

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Emitalski

“No one knows why she wants children”.

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Emitalski

I like the different perspectives.

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Emitalski
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This book published in 2016 is about a nice witch who deliveries the babies who are sacrificed to her to wonderful loving families. The witch accidentally feeds the most recent baby light from the moon, turning the baby extremely powerful. As she ages the girl becomes more dangerous and danger rises in every aspect.

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Apolandvery

“Yes. There is a witch in the woods. There has always been a witch.”

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Apolandvery

This story is set up in a way that puts the reader into the story and give the reader the background knowledge needed to understand the story.

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Apolandvery
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The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill (2016) is a book about a family who leaves their baby to the witch in hopes it will keep her from terrorizing their town. A young boy accidentally feeds the baby moonlight instead of starlight fulling the boy with magic! This story is readable and set up in a way that puts the reader in the story.

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KamrynWaites

“ the day of sacrifice waits for no one, and we must all be present to thank the child who will save us for one more year”

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KamrynWaites

People sacrifice innocent lives of children, but don‘t even try and change it.

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KamrynWaites
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A book of major misunderstanding and sacrifice. This book has lots of magic in it. The opener of the book discusses the day of sacrifice which is when a child will be given up to save the town. I think this will be a great read.