I do not think I have ever read a Natalie Babbitt book that I did not like - and her latest, The Moon Over High Street, is no exception! I loved everything about this book - at first I was copying quotes like crazy - there were just hints of wisdom all over in this junior fiction novel. So I gave up copying all of my inspiring quotes and just sat back and read. It was wonderful - it is the touching story of Joe, a young teen boy, with almost no family left to raise him. His Grandma and Aunt take over the responsibility and Joe thrives under their care. But when a stranger, Mr. Boulderwall, offers to take him under his wing and raise him and give him an opulent lifestyle, Joe must make an important decision. I thought the story was brilliant and one our young readers will enjoy but SO WILL ADULTS - there is just so much to love about this touching tale!
*I was sent a copy by the publisher for review purposes.
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