Language: PG (4 swears, 0 “f”); Mature Content: G; Violence: PG
BUYING ADVISORY: MS - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Eighth grade has been hard for Moth – it doesn’t help that she accidentally twinned outfits with the dorkiest teacher in school. As she navigates the real world and the hidden realm with her magical family members, Moth wonders if magic can fix all her problems. Sometimes it can. And sometimes magic comes with a price.
Trying to be comfortable with ourselves and not worry about popularity and bullies is one of the most difficult parts of growing up. This message of being okay with being ourselves never gets old because we need the constant reminder: being you is better than being someone else. Steinkellner’s story is simple but powerful, and her expressive illustrations bring it to life.
Moth and her family are depicted as Black. Moth describes her community as primarily white, but there are various skin tones depicted in the illustrations. The violence rating is for bullying.
Reviewer: Carolina Herdegen
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