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A review by karenluvstoread
A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus
5.0
If you are looking for a beautiful, heartwarming read, look no further. This book was absolutely wonderful! It is set in England against the backdrop of World War II. Three orphans are sent to the countryside along with other children as part of the evacuation of children out of the city. However, for these three orphans, it’s more than just an evacuation; they hope to find a forever family for themselves.
The story and the siblings reminded my daughter and I of the Pevensies from the Chronicles of Narnia books. They are loyal, determined, persevering, and always looking out for one another. The story also has a magical-like quality to it as well. Even though it deals with some hard issues such as death, effects of war, and bullying, it has a very cozy feel to it. This story exhibits the power of family AND the power of books. All three kids have a love for books and enjoy being at the local library. You will find such wonderful books as Winnie the Pooh, The Count of Monte Cristo, Anne of Green Gables, and Wind in the Willows all mentioned. This is an absolutely delightful, wonderful middle grade novel that both my daughter and I enjoyed immensely!
The story and the siblings reminded my daughter and I of the Pevensies from the Chronicles of Narnia books. They are loyal, determined, persevering, and always looking out for one another. The story also has a magical-like quality to it as well. Even though it deals with some hard issues such as death, effects of war, and bullying, it has a very cozy feel to it. This story exhibits the power of family AND the power of books. All three kids have a love for books and enjoy being at the local library. You will find such wonderful books as Winnie the Pooh, The Count of Monte Cristo, Anne of Green Gables, and Wind in the Willows all mentioned. This is an absolutely delightful, wonderful middle grade novel that both my daughter and I enjoyed immensely!