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A Girl, a Raccoon, and the Midnight Moon


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No. of pages 392

Published: 2020

Great for age 7-10 years

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A warm-hearted, visually intriguing tale of reading and believing, and a world of possibility. A New York City library branch has been designated for possible closure yet the bookish, socially awkward Pearl, the daughter of the librarian, can't imagine a world without the library. When the head of their Edna St. Vincent Millay statue goes missing, closure is closer than ever. But Pearl is determined to save the library. And with a ragtag neighborhood library crewincluding a constantly tap-dancing girl, an older boy she has a crush on, and a pack of literate raccoonsshe just might be able to do it. Features an eclectic cast of richly drawn characters, frequent sidebars and footnotes Classic illustrations by Jessixa Bagley and writing by beloved author Karen Romano Young Fans of Henry and Bea, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur and Redwood and Ponytail will love this book. This book is perfect for: Avid readers Teachers Librarians

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.

There are 392 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Chronicle Books .

Jessixa Bagley is an author and illustrator originally from Portland, Oregon. She spent many days in her childhood combing the Oregon Coast for the perfect sand dollar. Now, she lives in Seattle, Washington, with her husband and son in a castle in the sky. Karen Romano Young is a science writer and the author of the Smithsonian doodle books Blast Off! and Oceans .

 

"I adore A Girl, a Raccoon, and the Midnight Moon-a tale bursting with charm, lovable characters, and excitement that builds and builds until I almost exploded. . . . It's a paean of praise to books, reading, librarians, and the preciousness of home, wherever home may be. I could go on and on, but read it yourself!" --Gail Carson Levine, bestselling author of Ella Enchanted

 

"[A]n enchanting plunge into the underbelly of a failing library and a city brimful of secrets. An array of endearing supporting characters, coupled with a plot both grounded in stressful reality and uplifted by urban fantasy, lend the story its charm. The magic of reading is given a refreshingly real twist." -- Kirkus Reviews