Kelly Barnhill

Kelly Barnhill is an American author known for her works in children's literature, including the Newbery Medal-winning novel 'The Girl Who Drank the Moon'.

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  1. 1. The Girl Who Drank The Moon

    In "The Girl Who Drank the Moon," a young girl named Luna is accidentally enmagicked as a baby when she is fed moonlight by Xan, a kind witch who rescues abandoned infants from a sacrificial ritual of a nearby oppressive city. Xan decides to raise Luna as her own, alongside a wise swamp monster and a Perfectly Tiny Dragon. As Luna grows, her magic becomes increasingly difficult to control. Meanwhile, the original community continues to unravel under the weight of its own dark secrets, leading to a collision of worlds as Luna approaches her thirteenth birthday, when her powers will reach their peak. The story intertwines themes of love, growth, and facing one's fears in a beautifully crafted fantasy world.

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