The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Kelly Barnhill

Title: The Girl Who Drank the Moon
Author: Kelly Barnhill
Language: English
Genre: Fantasy / Middle Grade / Adventure

Description:
A New York Times Bestseller and winner of the Newbery Medal, The Girl Who Drank the Moon is a magical tale of love, courage, and destiny.

Each year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch in the forest, hoping to keep her from terrorizing their village. But the witch, Xan, is actually kind. She rescues the abandoned babies and delivers them to loving families across the forest. One year, she accidentally feeds a baby moonlight instead of starlight—filling the child with extraordinary magic.

Xan decides to raise this girl, Luna, as her own. But as Luna grows, so does her power—and so does the danger. As ancient secrets unravel and dark forces rise, Luna must learn to harness her magic and discover the truth about herself.

Key Features:

• Winner of the 2017 Newbery Medal

• A beautifully written, lyrical fantasy novel for ages 9–12

• Themes of identity, family, sacrifice, and hope

• Perfect for fans of Harry Potter and Coraline