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Man in the Moon
by
Dotti Enderle (Goodreads Author)
“This well-constructed novel satisfies on many levels.”—School Library Journal
Janine is prepared for a sticky, boring summer on her family’s land in the middle of nowhere. Far from town and with only her ailing brother Ricky for company, Janine spends half her time stuck inside with him, wishing that their mother would let them out to play. But when Mr. Lunas—a mysterious ...more
Janine is prepared for a sticky, boring summer on her family’s land in the middle of nowhere. Far from town and with only her ailing brother Ricky for company, Janine spends half her time stuck inside with him, wishing that their mother would let them out to play. But when Mr. Lunas—a mysterious ...more
Paperback, 160 pages
Published
December 8th 2009
by Random House Children's Books
(first published 2008)
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The main character in the book is a little girl named Janine. The year is 1961. It is summer and she lives in rural Texas. Janine is a long ways a way from town and does not have any other kids around to play with. She does have her little brother, Ricky, to hang out with though. Ricky is sick and their mom does not let him go outside and play, so Janine is also stuck inside with nothing to do.
One afternoon, a man emerges from the cornfield across from their house. His name is Mr. Lunas, ...more
One afternoon, a man emerges from the cornfield across from their house. His name is Mr. Lunas, ...more
This had a rainbow of flavors ... mystery, fantasy, heart, family bonding, hope, etc. A wonderful short read that packs a lot of depth and reading between the lines. Hence, leaving you with unanswered questions, but the heart and soul of the story was so moving that it didn't matter.
A wonderful book, and vaguely recalling, a wonderful movie as well!
***Find this review and more at Jinky is Reading
A wonderful book, and vaguely recalling, a wonderful movie as well!
***Find this review and more at Jinky is Reading
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Young Janine plans on spending the long, hot, sticky summer stuck inside because her ailing brother is not allowed outside by a somewhat over-protective mother. But when a interesting, very skinny strange comes to visit, their lives may change forever.
Poetically written, this book will not appeal to the masses. You need to find that child that is incredibly cerebral; someone who will understand the metaphor of Mr. Lunas.
Poetically written, this book will not appeal to the masses. You need to find that child that is incredibly cerebral; someone who will understand the metaphor of Mr. Lunas.
Wonderful story of a young girl in Texas and her family dealing with "life." Great descriptions of Texas in the summer and and life as a child growing up with uncertainty. Loved the fantasy entwined in the story and that we can still believe in mystery and have hope.
Enderle's wonderfully detailed descriptions of a hot Texas summer and that time period rang true, as did her story of a young girl living with uncertainty and mystery.
This book was AMAZING!!!!!!!!It had a great ending with a cool twist. This is a great book for
all ages.Although,the author should give a more interesting beginning.
all ages.Although,the author should give a more interesting beginning.
Set in the early 60's. Nice little contemporary book with a fantasy twist to it.
The voice was beautiful but the supernatural part is not my thing.
3 1/2 stars.
Janine feels powerless to help her struggling family; her father is unemployed and her brother is sick and getting sicker. A mysterious man--the overtly symbolically named Mr. Lunas--shows up. He had saved her father's life during the war, so the family invites him to stay for a while. Quick read-family drama. Until the last chapter or so, I thought it was quite forgettable.
Janine feels powerless to help her struggling family; her father is unemployed and her brother is sick and getting sicker. A mysterious man--the overtly symbolically named Mr. Lunas--shows up. He had saved her father's life during the war, so the family invites him to stay for a while. Quick read-family drama. Until the last chapter or so, I thought it was quite forgettable.
A nice little story. Creative use of the moon's phases, too.
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I'm the author of literally (get it) dozens of books for children.
Born in Killeen, Texas on a cold January day in 1954. My family moved around a lot, allowing me to, over the years, live on a farm, in an historic home and always near rivers or bayous. My playthings were hula-hoops, old typewriters and a wooden leg named Charlie. (Yep, you read that right.) If you want a true glimpse of...more
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Born in Killeen, Texas on a cold January day in 1954. My family moved around a lot, allowing me to, over the years, live on a farm, in an historic home and always near rivers or bayous. My playthings were hula-hoops, old typewriters and a wooden leg named Charlie. (Yep, you read that right.) If you want a true glimpse of...more
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