87 pages • 2 hours read
Watt KeyAlabama Moon
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2006A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Alabama Moon by Watt Key follows 10-year-old Moon Blake, who, after being raised by his survivalist father in rural Alabama, ventures to Alaska following his father's death. Encountering conflicts with authority and peers along the way, Moon befriends Kit and Hal from a boys' home. The story revolves around their survival adventures, Moon's clashes with Constable Sanders, and Moon's ultimate quest for freedom and belonging. The novel includes physical violence and death.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Alabama Moon by Watt Key captivates with a compelling survival story and strong character development, particularly Moon's resilience. While praised for its action and emotional depth, some find the pacing uneven and certain plot points predictable. Overall, it’s an engaging read with a mix of suspense, heart, and adventure.
Who Should Read Alabama Moon?
Fans of survival and coming-of-age tales like Gary Paulsen's Hatchet will find Alabama Moon by Watt Key compelling. Readers who appreciate a resilient protagonist, outdoor adventure, and themes of self-reliance similar to Jean Craighead George's My Side of the Mountain will thoroughly enjoy this novel.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
720LBook Details
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Natural World: Environment
Relationships: Friendship
Emotions/Behavior: Grief