The Girl Who Drank the Moon
The Girl Who Drank the Moon
by Kelly Barnhill
Ages 10–13
A girl accidentally fed moonlight as a baby grows up with dangerous magic. Newbery Medal winner about love, family and courage.
- Author
- Kelly Barnhill
- Age
- Ages 10–13
- Type
- Fantasy, Adventure
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Piccadilly Press / Algonquin
- In India
- Available
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