This was such an fantastic book. This book takes place back around the depression, where it was very hard to find work. Esther's father had the same problem, trouble on finding work, so her father decided to move to a farm, and Esther felt as if everything was falling apart, but she grew to love the farm. This is a book of many up's & downs, it's my personal favorite historical fiction book, and if your into historical fiction, loving characters and some of the best writing, read this book!
What the Moon Said
By Gayle Rosengren
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 2 - 5 | R | 4.2 | 48248 |
Fans of the Little House books will fall in love with Esther.
Thanks to her superstitious mother, Esther knows some tricks for avoiding bad luck: toss salt over your left shoulder, never button your shirt crooked, and avoid black cats. But even luck can't keep her family safe from the Great Depression. When Pa loses his job, Esther's family leaves their comfy Chicago life behind for a farm in Wisconsin.
Living on a farm comes with lots of hard work, but that means there are plenty of opportunities for Esther to show her mother how helpful she can be. She loves all of the farm animals (except the mean geese) and even better makes a fast friend in lively Bethany. But then Ma sees a sign that Esther just knows is wrong. If believing a superstition makes you miserable, how can that be good luck?
Debut author Gayle Rosengren brings the past to life in this extraordinary, hopeful story.
Thanks to her superstitious mother, Esther knows some tricks for avoiding bad luck: toss salt over your left shoulder, never button your shirt crooked, and avoid black cats. But even luck can't keep her family safe from the Great Depression. When Pa loses his job, Esther's family leaves their comfy Chicago life behind for a farm in Wisconsin.
Living on a farm comes with lots of hard work, but that means there are plenty of opportunities for Esther to show her mother how helpful she can be. She loves all of the farm animals (except the mean geese) and even better makes a fast friend in lively Bethany. But then Ma sees a sign that Esther just knows is wrong. If believing a superstition makes you miserable, how can that be good luck?
Debut author Gayle Rosengren brings the past to life in this extraordinary, hopeful story.
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9780399163524
ISBN-10: 0399163522
Published on 2/20/2014
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 224
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I Love this Book. If your in 6th grade I'm sure you'll agree with me. Its characters are fun, the story is surprisingly suspenseful while also being predictable, and you can easily relate with going on. Ester is a ton of fun and you really feel sorry for her when bad things happen. If you like historical fictions that aren't all exciting but still leave you knowing more about the time as well as the story then you'll enjoy this story. I highly recommend it.