The Girl Who Drank the Moon
by Kelly Barnhill
Description
Winner of the 2017 Newbery Medal. 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.
Why SOAR Picked This Book
This book has been carefully selected by our curriculum team for its educational value, engaging narrative, and age-appropriate content.
SOAR Classes Using This Book 14 active classes
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The Girl Who Drank the Moon
by Kelly Barnhill
Description
Winner of the 2017 Newbery Medal. 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.
SOAR Classes Using This Book
14 classesEnroll your child in a class using this book
Book Debate Club (G5-G6) Brown A2
Tia
Book Debate Club (G5-G6) Brown A1
Anna
Book Debate Club (G5-G6) Brown A5
Aleena
