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alya_books's review
5.0
Micheal Morpurgo is a wonderful author and this book did not disappoint! I read it very quickly because the story was so engaging!
Highly recommend picking up a copy for yourself
Highly recommend picking up a copy for yourself
eatingfiction's review against another edition
3.0
Listen to the Moon was quite a wonderful story. A really tragic, heart-warming story.
A bit slow, but it never dragged. Not anything particularly memorable for me personally, but it was well written and overall a good book.
A bit slow, but it never dragged. Not anything particularly memorable for me personally, but it was well written and overall a good book.
wanderingdeviant's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
i read this in primary school and can’t really remember it, except that i really enjoyed it. very pretty descriptions.
itratali's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
bandnerd77's review
5.0
REVIEW OF
Listen to the Moon by @michaelmorpugo
STAR RATING
5 stars!
SYNOPSIS
Who is Lucy? Where did she come from? Is she a German spy? Why can't she talk?
These are questions that the people of Scilly Isles face when Alfie and his fisherman father find a young girl--injured, ill, and alone--on a deserted island in 1915. She doesn't speak, save for one uttered word: Lucy. They take her home, and she becomes part of the family.
Not everyone on the island is happy about it, though. The whole family, especially Alfie and Lucy, face criticism and persecution born of their neighbors' suspicion. The mistrust and mistreatment worsen when evidence suggests Lucy may be German--one of the enemy. Adding to the problem is the fact that Lucy doesn't even seem to know who she is; even if she could talk, she couldn't tell them who she is or where she came from.
With the help of her loving adopted family, perhaps Lucy's memories and ability to speak can be restored. Perhaps she will be able to explain who she is. Perhaps the island will come to accept her. Or... perhaps not.
PARTIAL REVIEW
I LOVED this book. The perspectives, the characters, the lessons, the audiobook readers... It was a wonderful listen.
PARTIAL CONTENT
This book is appropriate for readers of most ages. There is some violence, smoking, and minor language (taking the Lord’s name in vain and name-calling).
BOTTOM LINE
This was a fantastic book. There was very little I didn't like about it. I highly recommend it! Listen to the audiobook if you can!
FULL REVIEW and CONTENT GUIDE available at https://betterbookbureau.weebly.com/reviews/listen-to-the-moon-morpurgo
Listen to the Moon by @michaelmorpugo
STAR RATING
5 stars!
SYNOPSIS
Who is Lucy? Where did she come from? Is she a German spy? Why can't she talk?
These are questions that the people of Scilly Isles face when Alfie and his fisherman father find a young girl--injured, ill, and alone--on a deserted island in 1915. She doesn't speak, save for one uttered word: Lucy. They take her home, and she becomes part of the family.
Not everyone on the island is happy about it, though. The whole family, especially Alfie and Lucy, face criticism and persecution born of their neighbors' suspicion. The mistrust and mistreatment worsen when evidence suggests Lucy may be German--one of the enemy. Adding to the problem is the fact that Lucy doesn't even seem to know who she is; even if she could talk, she couldn't tell them who she is or where she came from.
With the help of her loving adopted family, perhaps Lucy's memories and ability to speak can be restored. Perhaps she will be able to explain who she is. Perhaps the island will come to accept her. Or... perhaps not.
PARTIAL REVIEW
I LOVED this book. The perspectives, the characters, the lessons, the audiobook readers... It was a wonderful listen.
PARTIAL CONTENT
This book is appropriate for readers of most ages. There is some violence, smoking, and minor language (taking the Lord’s name in vain and name-calling).
BOTTOM LINE
This was a fantastic book. There was very little I didn't like about it. I highly recommend it! Listen to the audiobook if you can!
FULL REVIEW and CONTENT GUIDE available at https://betterbookbureau.weebly.com/reviews/listen-to-the-moon-morpurgo
jadegrace's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
4.5
Beautiful and wonderful story. In general I don’t like war time books but this is certainly a massive exception. Being told from a child’s point of view give it a lovely level of innocence, children are so much more accepting because they don’t have so many prejudices. A mute girl washed ashore found by a father and son while fishing is deemed by the towns people to be a mermaid. The two children become friends without ever uttering a word to each other and show the towns people that it doesn’t matter if she’s German or not. Lovely from start to finish I was so intrigued to see how it would end and if it would ever come out who Lucy lost really is, rounded up well and did not disappoint.
kledia's review
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.0
pintofbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
4.0