Questions About The Girl Who Drank the Moon

by Kelly Barnhill (Goodreads Author)

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Kelly I wrote this with a fifth grade reader in mind - but the cool thing about Middle Grade Fiction in general is that it allows for "Big Tent Storytelling…moreI wrote this with a fifth grade reader in mind - but the cool thing about Middle Grade Fiction in general is that it allows for "Big Tent Storytelling". In other words, everyone is invited: little kids, big kids, teenagers, adults, old people. Everyone. The story manifests differently for different people - just like my experience reading THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE as an adult is different than the experience I had as a teenager, which is different than the experience I had as a child. Same book, different stories. There are some scary bits in this story, but no scarier than any other fairy tale. If they can handle the prose (and I don't pull any punches with the difficulty; I always expect my readers to come with their A game), then they can handle the content. I hope that helps!(less)

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Hi! Question- is the Girl herself (or an of the other characters- excluding the dragons-) from a more diverse (or at least non-white) background? The girl on the cover looks like she might be of Hispanic or Latino background. Was it ever mentioned in the book? Hoping the answer is yes!

Mary Lanham The book doesn't include real-world ethnicities or races, but several of the main characters are described as having darker skin and curling black hai…moreThe book doesn't include real-world ethnicities or races, but several of the main characters are described as having darker skin and curling black hair. The setting has a classic fairy tale feel without being overtly European, so it's the sort of book kids from many different backgrounds will be able to identify with. Hope this is helpful!(less)

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Is anyone aware of who the mother is at the start of each couple of chapters? or is it suppose to be just the average point of view of a citizen in the protectorate? At first, i thought it was Antains mother but it doesn't say for definite if he did have an older brother, so I'm confused

Kristen

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is it normal that im 12 and i read this and still cried by the sad parts?

Diane Soha Yes, absolutely "normal" whatever normal is. At 12, normal is so important but later you will find normal is highly over rated. Be you. xxoo…moreYes, absolutely "normal" whatever normal is. At 12, normal is so important but later you will find normal is highly over rated. Be you. xxoo(less)

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is there any witchcraft or black magic in this book?

Pen&Quill Read There is magic in here, and one of the main characters is in fact a witch, but she only uses her powers for good! Some people use their powers for bad…moreThere is magic in here, and one of the main characters is in fact a witch, but she only uses her powers for good! Some people use their powers for bad, but those are the villains. ( if your fine with Harry Potter books this should be fine) (less)

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