A review by ash_hernick
The Moon Is Up by Mariko Tamaki

4.0

I adored this book. Tamaki perfectly translates the style of the Lumberjanes comics into a middle-grade novel that has just the right amount of Roanoke shenanigans, otherworldly (and cute!) creatures, and summer fun. I know that this is part of a series, but I read it as a standalone novel and it works perfectly well - it's so much fun, especially reading it as a fan of the Lumberjanes comics. With Allen's illustrations as the cherry on top, "The Moon Is Up!" is delightful. It feels like a childhood memory of stargazing at summer camp, except you can hold it in your hands - and giggle at the corny jokes, of course.