tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393599956370402117.post308473588853048065..comments2024-03-21T08:53:47.681-06:00Comments on KISS THE BOOK: The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill - ADVISABLECindy Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02689887956133594080noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393599956370402117.post-88928215452670462582017-03-28T18:03:55.436-06:002017-03-28T18:03:55.436-06:00 There is a witch in the woods, and the people of ... There is a witch in the woods, and the people of the Protectorate must give her the town’s youngest baby every year so she will be appeased. What they don’t know is the witch is kind, and she has no idea why a baby is left alone in the forest each year. She takes the baby to the other side of the forest, feeding it goat milk and starlight, and gives it to a kind family who love and cherish it. But when a very special child is left in the ring of trees, the witch is enamored with her, and takes longer than expected, and accidentally feeds her moonlight which enmagics the baby. Now Xan must raise this magical child herself as magic is both wonderful and dangerous. Such a well written story incorporating action, magic, good guys, bad guys, witches, dragons and origami. The length may seem daunting, but the story moves fast and is exciting and funny. The 2017 Newbery winner may easily become a classic. I would give this title an essential.<br />Lisa Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03373290796961139334noreply@blogger.com