95 pages 3 hours read

Kelly Barnhill

The Girl Who Drank the Moon

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2016

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Reviews & Readership

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The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill enchants with its lyrical prose and imaginative storytelling. Praised for its strong characters and rich themes of love and sacrifice, it captivates young and mature readers alike. Some critics, however, find its pacing uneven. Overall, it’s a spellbinding tale that sparks curiosity and wonder.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Girl Who Drank the Moon?

Readers captivated by enchanting tales of magic and mystery akin to The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman or the heartfelt wonder found in The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern will delight in The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Ideal for middle-grade to young adult readers who cherish whimsical, richly imagined worlds.

Recommended

Reading Age

10-14years

Lexile Level

640L

Book Details

Genre
Fantasy
Children's Literature
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Grief
Relationships: Family
Emotions/Behavior: Memory