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🌟🌟I‘m definitely in the minority on this one. I thought this was a bit of a slog to get through. Lovely writing but slow and uneven. I gave it a listen, but I believe if I was reading it, I might now have finished. It has all the great elements for a wonderful story, but it just didn‘t work me.

This is a beautifully written middle-grade novel with lots of life lessons about found family and fighting for the people you love even against the odds. It also highlights that despite trying to do the right thing there are often negative consequences and that a child‘s natural curiosity can‘t be smothered for long. I recommend this one to audiences of all ages. It‘s also a fantastic audiobook with amazing narration!

I'm so glad I finally got around to this one! It was captivating, with wonderful, complex characters and beautiful writing. I definitely recommend it!

This was a sweet book about sorrow vs hope. I really liked the story, though closure felt quick to me. About how love brings people back together, as love doesn‘t shrink but grow. About grief and the memories hidden to keep it at bay. As an emotional person, I really felt Xan specifically. With trying to hold back my emotions now over the motherland of my Вавса і Дідо being invaded. Yet, hope is more powerful.

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I understand why this book is well liked, has won awards - it is a well written and beautiful story - the ending is fantastic - it was just a “long“ read for me - took me awhile to get through the middle part -

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Plan to finish my 2 current reads for February.

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This was such a whimsical and enchanting read! The story was full of magic and wonder. It‘s not a surprise this book won a Newbery Medal. It reminded me of the fantasy books I read as child.

The best part of this book was the writing style. It was so beautifully written. The prose flowed so lyrically.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2022/02/16/review-the-girl-who-drank-the-moo...

Seems like an appropriate quote considering all the #bookbanning that is happening currently.

Happy National Dragon Day! These are my favorite books with dragons! How about you??
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"Each day, Luna‘s ability to break rules in new and creative ways was an astonishment to all who knew her." Hmmm ...reminds me of a certain other girl named Luna. ??

This book was like prose and poetry and a song all rolled up together. A story of love, loss, bravery, reconciliation, birth, death and rebirth. May we all find our way back to each other, like Xan, Luna, Antain and the madwoman.

Starting this book on Kindle. I've been meaning to read it for a while and decided it was a good time to read it.

I read this book a couple of years ago and I loved it! I listened to it on Audible and it was delightful. My cousin and his family recently moved back to town, and his oldest daughter (12) loves to read. I bought her a copy to give her for Christmas and decided to get myself one too. Unfortunately we just learned that she‘s sick with Covid, but so far it‘s not too bad. Fingers crossed and prayers for her that she gets well soon. ❤️❤️❤️

I have been wanting to read/listen to this book for months now! Finally got my hands on ot with Libby! I'm predicting a 5 star listen!

What did you guys this of this middle grade book?

Finally finished another book 😩

I thought this was a super cute story with beautiful writing and the most amazing dragon ever created. However it was kind of slow paced so it made it hard to pick back up after you put it down. Thank you for sharing, Amy!!

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Impressed with this story. I enjoyed both the story & characters, esp the dragon & Xan. I recommend this audio version as the narration is great. The voice modulation is awesome. At one point I felt there are too many diversions in the story & felt little confusing. But finally all will converge at one point. Beautiful proses & loved all the poems of swamp monster . 4🌟
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In the first week of #Scarathlon2021 I just finished one book but good progress with the tagged one. I Hope week 2 will be great.

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This story was absolutely adorable! I loved all the magic and the messages about grief, and I think it‘s perfect for middle-school kids. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I gave this book 3-stars which (to me) means I liked it, but I didn‘t love it. It was a really cute story but fantasy is not my favorite genre.

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“She is here. She is here. She is here.”

Absolutely heartwarming! I loved this easy read to my core, it just felt so good.

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I've been meaning to read this one forever, but I'm so glad I had a last minute impulse to download the audiobook before a drive. The narrator, Christina Moore, was phenomenal. She nailed every voice, and I especially loved how Xan and Fyrian came across. Any middle schooler will love it, and learn a lot about love, sacrifice, and forgiveness.

I think the best word for this was Fine. It was fine. It was beautifully written, and I enjoyed it for what it was. I struggled to really want to pick it up and read it, so it took me longer than normal than get through it. For kids, I would say absolutely read it. For me…meh. I did, however, LOVE Fyrian.

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Drinking in the moonlight by the campfire #audiobook

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If you're looking for a great middle-grade/YA fantasy novel, look no further! This story shifts perspectives between a witch, a little girl who doesn't realize the magic she possesses, a madwoman in a tower, and a few other interesting characters, all of whom believe they're working toward the greater good. I knew nothing about this book going into it, but now I cannot recommend it enough.

This was such a beautifully written book! It definitely deserved the Newbery ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It was cute. Very good imagery. But to me it wasn‘t as memorable. Just written very lovely. It was a solid read for me and I enjoyed myself. So a 3 star seems right.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I enjoyed this fun book about a girl who is adopted by a witch. The witch believes she is saving children but the truth will shock her. Such a beautifully written book. I can picture each of the characters and see the book take place.

This story is about Luna who was raised by a witch and she was locked awayed to be Protected but as her thirteenth birthday begins to approach Luna was given magical powers by accident and Luna has to learn how to use them before it is too late.

This amazing fantasy novel by Kelly Barnhill is the winner of the John Newberry medal and is a New York Times best seller! It is a story about a witch who raises a baby that accidentally drank moonlight! She raises Luna and has to help her control her powers quickly! It has a lot of great characters including a tiny dragon. I think this book would be a great LC book and would be interesting to any student.

This MF, Newbery Medal book is perfect for a LC/ book club! The book is a fun story about a girl named Luna, and how she got magical powers, and all that comes with that. There are quite a few interesting characters that we learn about throughout the book. Most students that enjoy fantasy novels would love this book! By having book club meetings, ESOL strategy 6 continually monitor students‘ comprehension is used.

What a wonderful story! I loved it so much! The books I have read for #MiddleGradeMarch have been fantastic - or maybe I just have a fantastic librarian recommending them. And it seems that a lot of the authors are “Kelly‘s” - coincidence? Anyway you should read this book! Two down, three to go! #100YEARS100BOOKS #BookSpinBingo #25 #MGMarch #20in4

The Girl Who Drank The Moon!🧙🏻‍♀️ This MF, LC Newberry Medal book was a really great read. The story is about the protectorate and their yearly offering to the witch who lives in the woods. One year, the witch feeds the baby moonlight making the baby magical just like the witch. This meant the witch had to take the baby in as her own. She names her Luna. Throughout the book we learn about secrets, Luna‘s magic, and various other magical things.

Our current homeschool read aloud is The Girl Who Drank the Moon and we are really enjoying it so far! I love sharing my love of literature and adventuring into new worlds with my daughters 🌙

This MF, is also a Newberry Medal Winner. The Girl Who Drank the Moon is a fantasy story, telling a great tale about a magic land far away. This is the story of lies, deceit, sorrow, and secrets but also of triumphing over an controlling society. Most of all this is a story of Luna and how accidently becoming magic changes the world forever. LC would be a great method of introducing this novel into the classroom. Overview on what LC are:

This MF- LC book is a great read. This book is about a girl named Luna who gets raised by a witch, a bog monster, and a dragon. There is a lot she has to learn, including how to deal with magic. This book is a John Newberry Medal award.

Incredible read! This 2018 Newberry award winning, high fantasy novel will be a favorite for a long time! This a heartfelt story where our main character Luna, after being raised by a witch and a bog monster, must learn to control the magical powers she was given accidentally. Follow her along through her journey with her tiny dragon, as all the characters discover themselves and the power they have inside.
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This MF, LC John Newberry Medal award winning novel would be a great small group choice for your classroom. The book touches on subjects like magic, corruption, oppression, and perseverance. A baby is sacrificed by her town in order to please a Witch. The witch accidentally gives the girl magical powers that are hard to control. The story follows the girls journey as she grows, and the sacrifices that must be made. #UCFLAE3414SP21

Currently reading The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill. This Newbery award winning novel is perfect for literature circles! This fantasy novel is about a girl named Luna who must learn to use her powers! But I won‘t spoil too much! #ucflae3414sp21

Took a lengthy reading break due to uni... Getting back on track! Just finished The Girl Who Drank the Moon✨

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🐲Luna, the girl with overflowing powers, takes us on an adventure throughout the world of intricate magic spells and enmagicked creatures. 🐉
Thank you for the recommendation to @DrSpalding this fiction/fantasy piece is amazing for grades 6-8, 9-12! It also has a John Newbery Medal meaning it was awarded by the American Library Association (ALA) and it is in GOLD

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A sweet story about the power of love and families, both both into and found. It's full of magic and imagination and reminded me a little of Catherynne M. Valente's Fairyland book. I didn't love this as much as I love those though. #bookspin

#TBRPile 📚 Every year, a baby is abandoned in the forest as a sacrifice for the witch who lives there. Can rescues the babies and feeds each one starlight before she finds them new homes on the other side of the forest. One year, Xan accidentally feeds a baby moonlight instead, filling an ordinary child with extraordinary magic...

Stayed this weekend at a beach house and started this one✨

Ended 2020 and started 2021 in fairytale mode with this fabulous story, brimming with wisdom and recalling the feminine archetype as a source, protector and healer of creation.

"Some of us... choose love over power. Indeed, most of us do."

I'm ending 2020 reading this fairytale outside in the sun, on this unusually warm winter day and hoping 2021 will be magical 🪁💫⭐

This was just not for me. It wasn't bad, maybe it was just the wrong time.

It's that so called Twilight Zone-like time between Christmas and New Year's Eve, when we can indulge in the simplest yet some of the greatest pleasures such as reading 📚

5 🌟 I loved this book so much, it was whimsical and dark and just everything I loved and I want to reread it again so bad!

Oh how I love books about magic. This one gave me all the feels. It was really beautifully done! I'm surprised more people don't talk about it. The title is perfect and the cover is gorgeous. The story exceeded my expectations. I want to read something else by this author. She's got a few other books out, and I love her talented storytelling.

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