  | Book Details Title: A Girl, a Raccoon, and the Midnight Moon: (Juvenile Fiction, Mystery, Young Reader Detective Story, Light Fantasy for Kids) |
Book DescriptionReview “A Girl, a Raccoon, and the Midnight Moon is solidly entertaining. Upper elementary readers who like magical realism will enjoy this novel, as will younger readers at high reading levels. A strong addition to the fiction section.”—School Library Journal“A love letter to libraries, A Girl, a Raccoon, and the Midnight Moon comes complete with intriguing sidebars, a clever plot, and a charming surprise narrator. Big-hearted and dazzling, this classic-in-the-making is not to be missed.”— Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan and Wishtree“I adore A Girl, a Raccoon, and the Midnight Moon-a tale bursting with charm, lovable characters, and excitement that builds and builds until I almost exploded. . . . It’s a paean of praise to books, reading, librarians, and the preciousness of home, wherever home may be. I could go on and on, but read it yourself!” —Gail Carson Levine, bestselling author of Ella Enchanted<.i>“[In A Girl, a Raccoon, and the Midnight Moon] the richly developed cast of characters supports a solid and fast-moving plot with an entertaining narrative reveal. Bagley’s illustrations bring Pearl’s world to life.”—Horn Book Magazine “[A]n enchanting plunge into the underbelly of a failing library and a city brimful of secrets. An array of endearing supporting characters, coupled with a plot both grounded in stressful reality and uplifted by urban fantasy, lend the story its charm. The magic of reading is given a refreshingly real twist.”—Kirkus Reviews“Those willing to suspend their disbelief will be charmed by reading raccoons and the many sidebars that one contributes to the book itself. Issue- rather than plot-driven, this slower-paced mystery is for the thoughtful and bookish.”—Booklist“Part mystery, part coming-of-age journey, [A Girl, a Raccoon, and the Midnight Moon] interweaves realistically flawed, fully formed characters with real-world issues (declining library attendance and homelessness) and fantastical elements. Sidebars (“A Sidebar About Legends”) penned by a mysterious author and signature illustrations by Bagley offer charming details.”—Publishers Weekly Read more About the Author Karen Romano Young is a writer, illustrator, and science journalist. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and two large, fluffy dogs.Jessixa Bagley is an award-winning author and illustrator. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her husband, adorable son, and a slew of houseplants. Read more Customers Review: Interesting idea for this book. This is written as a children’s book and parts of the story and form of the book seem aimed at young children, while other parts seem aimed at older children. I enjoyed the idea of rallying the characters behind a goal of saving the library, which for many of us, speaks to us as readers. This has a role in developing lifelong readers and a love of reading. There were sections of the book that seemed to have a problem with pacing and coherency between the characters and the plot. This may not be an issue in a children’s book, especially if it is used in an educational setting.#AGirlAraccoonAndTheMidnightMoon #NetGalley #ChronicleBooks | |
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