From the Bookshelf of La Crescent Public Library…

[close] Dear Mothman is a beautiful, lyrical story told in a series of letters from trans sixth grader Noah to the mysterious Mothman, his best friend Lewis's favorite cryptid. Following Lewis's tragic, unexpected death, Noah feels utterly lost and alone in the world. He begins writing letters to Mothman as a way to process his feelings of loneliness and grief, and to connect to Lewis who wholeheartedly believed in the cryptid's existence. As he progresses through the rest of his sixth grade year, Noah struggles to keep up with his schoolwork, especially his science fair project - Noah has decided to make his project about the Mothman, even though his teacher thinks he should focus on something "real". With the help of his new friends, Noah does everything he can to prove to himself, his teacher, and his classmates that Mothman is real - including going into the woods to search for Mothman himself.

Noah's is a story of identity, friendship, loss, emotion, mystery, and adventure. This is a wonderful read, perfect for middle grade readers and grown-ups alike.

~ Emily