A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus (English) Hardcover Book

Description: A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus For fans of The War That Saved My Life and other World War II fiction, A Place to Hang the Moon is the tale of three orphaned siblings who are evacuated from London to live in the countryside with the secret hope of finding a permanent family. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A heartwarming story about three siblings, evacuated from London to live in the countryside, looking for a permanent home--and a new meaning for family.A New York Public Library Best Book of the YearA heartwarming story about three siblings, evacuated from London to live in the countryside, looking for a permanent home--and a new meaning for family.A New York Public Library Best Book of the YearIt is 1940 and William, 12, Edmund, 11, and Anna, 9, arent terribly upset by the death of the not-so-grandmotherly grandmother who has taken care of them since their parents died.But the children do need a guardian, and in the dark days of World War II London, those are in short supply, especially if they hope to stay together. Could the mass wartime evacuation of children from London to the countryside be the answer?Its a preposterous plan, but off they go-- keeping their predicament a secret, and hoping to be placed in a temporary home that ends up lasting forever. Moving from one billet to another, the children suffer the cruel trickery of foster brothers, the cold realities of outdoor toilets and the hollowness of empty stomachs.But at least they find comfort in the village lending library-- a cozy shelter from the harshness of everyday life, filled with favorite stories and the quiet company of Nora M ller, the kind librarian. The children wonder if Nora could be the family theyve been searching for. . . . But the shadow of the war, and the unknown whereaouts of Noras German husband complicate matters.A Place to Hang the Moon is a story about the importance of family- the one youre given, and the one you choose. Filled with rich, sensory prose, allusions to classic childrens stories like A Little Princess, Mary Poppins, and The Story of Ferdinand, this cozy tale with a classic feel is sure to warm your heart. Dont miss Kate Albuss Nothing Else But Miracles which takes place in New York City during WWII and was described as "historical fiction at its finest" in a starred review from School Library Journal.An ALSC Notable Childrens BookAn SCBWI Crystal Kite Award WinnerA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionNamed to the Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice ListA CCBC Choice Author Biography Kate Albus grew up in New York and now lives with her family in rural Maryland. The already-dangerous pile of reading material on her nightstand grows daily. A Place to Hang the Moon is her first book. Visit her at katealbus.com. Review "With its traditional arc, valiant young characters, and attention to culinary detail (slices of warm bread flecked with currants and slathered with butter), this is an assured and satisfying story."—The Wall Street Journal … "Both touching and genuine, the historical novel A Place to Hang the Moon speaks to the power of stories and families, both of which can be found in the most unexpected places."— Foreword Reviews, Starred Review … "The narrative is fresh, lively, and captivating. The characters are drawn with conviction and a good deal of empathy. Lit by wit and humanity, the novel offers a heartening story in which three resourceful children keep a secret, find what they long for, and treasure it." —Booklist, Starred Review… "Told in third person, Albuss rich character descriptions and quick story pace will keep tweens turning the pages until the very end. . . . Readers will laugh, cry, and root for the three siblings as they endeavor to survive in this endearing tale."—School Library Journal, Starred Review "Heartwarming . . . Albus infuses the closely bonded siblings search for found family with dry humor [and] affectionate and authentic-feeling characterization" —Publishers Weekly "Its in the often crisp, often cozy detailing and the ever-so-British turns of phrase . . . that this novel claims a place among the most kid-pleasing orphan stories. The loyal bonds among the Pearce siblings and Mrs. MÜllers bottomless well of patience, ingenuity, and perfectly tailored reading lists will have readers aching to swap their own messier families, however briefly, for the Pearces home and hygge." —The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books "A wartime drama with enough depth and psychological complexity to satisfy budding bookworms." —Kirkus Reviews Review Quote "A wartime drama with enough depth and psychological complexity to satisfy budding bookworms." -- Kirkus Reviews Promotional "Headline" For fans of The War That Saved My Life and other World War II fiction, A Place to Hang the Moon is the tale of three orphaned siblings who are evacuated from London to live in the countryside with the secret hope of finding a permanent family. Details ISBN0823447057 Pages 320 Audience Age 9-12 Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 0823447057 ISBN-13 9780823447053 Format Hardcover DEWEY 813.6 Publisher Holiday House Inc Author Kate Albus Publication Date 2021-02-02 UK Release Date 2021-02-02 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2021-02-02 NZ Release Date 2021-02-02 US Release Date 2021-02-02 Imprint Holiday House Inc Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141776624;

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