The Moonlight Man
Laurel-Leaf Contemporary Fiction
No. of pages 166
Published: 2016
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"The Moonlight Man" by Paula Fox follows the poignant journey of a young boy named Jake, who grapples with the complexities of family life, friendship, and the uncanny mysteries of his surroundings. Set against a backdrop of an idyllic yet haunting landscape, Jake forms a bond with an enigmatic stranger known only as the Moonlight Man. Together, they embark on adventures that lead Jake to confront his deepest fears and longings. Through lyrical prose and deep emotional insights, Fox crafts a story about the intersection of imagination and reality, exploring themes of loss, identity, and the power of connection. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Aladdin Fiction, Laurel-Leaf Contemporary Fiction .
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
There are 166 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2016 by Open Road Media Teen & Tween .
Paula Fox was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for her body of work. Two of her best-known books are "The Slave Dancer" (a Newbery Medal winner) and "One-Eyed Cat" (a Newbery Honor Book). She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
