singerji's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
everythingawesome's review against another edition
4.0
I judged this book by its cover ... and probably also by the quote by the author of Ella Enchanted, both of which I love. Pearl is the librarian’s daughter, spends her time in the books, and was even born in the library. Unfortunately, the library is in trouble and when the head of the library’s beloved garden statue is stolen one night, things are looking dire for the future of the library. Pearl sets out on a mission to save her library home and get the community interested in books and reading once again! I enjoyed many aspects of the book and loved all of the characters. It felt a bit long in parts but nerdy middle-readers will love the sidebars and the reporters who work together to tell the story.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Rated: PG
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⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Rated: PG
bookworm_baggins's review against another edition
I received a free review copy from the publisher. I put this book down after reading more than 100 pages and haven't felt any strong desire to pick it back up again. On the surface it looked like a great fit for me -- library, mystery, fun illustrations, quirky footnotes and sidebars -- but the writing was very awkward and cumbersome and the story felt very disjointed and rambled on.
em_and_em's review against another edition
2.0
I received an arc of this book on netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I almost did not finish this book- it just wasn't for me. it seemed to go on and on and some of it just dragged. I thought it was interesting that there were little sidebars- I don't know whether it took away from the main text or not.
I almost did not finish this book- it just wasn't for me. it seemed to go on and on and some of it just dragged. I thought it was interesting that there were little sidebars- I don't know whether it took away from the main text or not.
jackiemann's review against another edition
3.0
3/5 stars: ★★★☆☆
"You can take us out of the library, but you can't take the library out of us."
A Girl, a Raccoon, and the Midnight Moon is a witty little story of a book-loving girl teaming up with the local (literate) raccoons to save the NYC library they all grew up in. When the head of the library's statue is stolen, negative attention is brought to the aging library that may lead to its destruction. Will Pearl and her friends, both human and otherwise, save the building, their home, in time?
This tended to be slow at times, but it was just so charming I couldn't not see it through to the end. The format was my favorite part- while the book is written in a linear plot of paragraphs, as one would expect, it was also peppered with sweet illustrations and sidebars written by one of the raccoon characters. There were touching moments throughout, as well as little twists and turns that keep the reader surprised and rooting for Pearl and her library.
This is a great novel for kids who already love books, though I don't know if it would hold the attention of someone who doesn't. The charm of book-lovers and libraries in a fun format are what carried this for me, but I do think it's a solid book that could go a long way in the hands of the right reader.
"You can take us out of the library, but you can't take the library out of us."
A Girl, a Raccoon, and the Midnight Moon is a witty little story of a book-loving girl teaming up with the local (literate) raccoons to save the NYC library they all grew up in. When the head of the library's statue is stolen, negative attention is brought to the aging library that may lead to its destruction. Will Pearl and her friends, both human and otherwise, save the building, their home, in time?
This tended to be slow at times, but it was just so charming I couldn't not see it through to the end. The format was my favorite part- while the book is written in a linear plot of paragraphs, as one would expect, it was also peppered with sweet illustrations and sidebars written by one of the raccoon characters. There were touching moments throughout, as well as little twists and turns that keep the reader surprised and rooting for Pearl and her library.
This is a great novel for kids who already love books, though I don't know if it would hold the attention of someone who doesn't. The charm of book-lovers and libraries in a fun format are what carried this for me, but I do think it's a solid book that could go a long way in the hands of the right reader.
myliterarylove's review against another edition
5.0
So precious!
I would love to see this book adapted as an animated film or tv series!
4.5 Stars
I would love to see this book adapted as an animated film or tv series!
4.5 Stars
bekki_f's review against another edition
4.0
Fun, precocious, and a bit fanciful. I would have loved this at 8 or 9.