95 pages • 3 hours read
Kelly BarnhillThe Girl Who Drank the Moon
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2016A 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
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill tells the story of Luna, a girl accidentally enmagicked with moonlight as a baby, who grows up in a magical forest raised by a kind witch named Xan, a swamp monster, and a tiny dragon. As Luna matures, she grapples with recovering her lost memories and understanding her magical abilities, while facing the oppressive tyranny of the leaders in her hometown, the Protectorate.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill enchants with its lyrical prose and imaginative storytelling. Praised for its strong characters and rich themes of love and sacrifice, it captivates young and mature readers alike. Some critics, however, find its pacing uneven. Overall, it’s a spellbinding tale that sparks curiosity and wonder.
Who Should Read The Girl Who Drank the Moon?
Readers captivated by enchanting tales of magic and mystery akin to The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman or the heartfelt wonder found in The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern will delight in The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Ideal for middle-grade to young adult readers who cherish whimsical, richly imagined worlds.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
640LBook Details
Fantasy
Children's Literature
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Emotions/Behavior: Grief
Relationships: Family
Emotions/Behavior: Memory