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booksconnectus's review against another edition
5.0
Really wonderful children's book. Hope to read it with my young reader's this year. It's going to be one of those classics that people from 8-90 will fall in love with. Just a nice story with some history and mystery thrown and the subtle reminder not to judge those we don't know-something we all can't be reminded of enough.
alliejuve's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
mary00's review against another edition
4.0
This Newbery Medal winner is a beautiful book set in small-town America during the Great Depression, with flashbacks to the time of World War I. It is a fabulous read, well deserving (in my opinion) of the most prestigious award in children's literature. My only question is if it would appeal as much to children. . . Definitely more for older children and even teens (not because of mature themes, but because of the depth of the story).
_kadi's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
megangraff's review against another edition
3.0
It took me longer to finish this book than it should of. I don't think many of my students are going to get much out it.
sparkly44's review against another edition
5.0
What a fabulous storyteller! In truth, I read this as an e-book, although I own a hardcover copy and it's been sitting in my pile for a couple years! And it was an accidental read, because it fell onto the electronic page of library e-books. I was trying to get Gabaldon's Voyager back on hold! If Moon Over Manifest is sitting in your pile, take it out and read it. You won't regret it.
Learning about the town of Manifest through young Abilene Tucker is an historical adventure that you will enjoy, sadness and all.
Thank you for the great read, Miss Vanderpool. Now, I'm going to look for Navigating Early!
Learning about the town of Manifest through young Abilene Tucker is an historical adventure that you will enjoy, sadness and all.
Thank you for the great read, Miss Vanderpool. Now, I'm going to look for Navigating Early!
debbiebarr's review against another edition
5.0
This was beautiful. Vanderpool did a fantastic job of weaving a complex story with characters that feel more real than you realize. I did not expect to love it, but by the end I felt so close to the people in the story that I couldn't help but love them. A wonderful, insightful read that deserves to be read again.
literaryloquacity's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5