The Girl Who Drank The Moon Analysis

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The Girl Who Drank the Moon (2016) by Kelly Barnhill is a fantasy middle-school novel about a young girl who was taken from her parents and left in the woods as a baby. Xan is a witch that found Luna with the intentions of bringing her to a family in the neighbouring town, however, Xan accidently feeds Luna moonlight which makes her magic. This novel follows the intricate and complicated storyline of raising a magic child while also incorporating stories of other characters trying to redeem and protect their people.
Barnhill’s novel received amazing reviews across the board. She was complemented across North America for her “endearing characters, magical elements, strong storytelling and unleashed forces” (Barnhill, 2016). She is also recognized

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