Abilene is unhappy being separated from her father and hopes that he will return for her before the end of summer. Powerful in its simplicity and rich in historical detail, clare vanderpools debut is a gripping story of loss and redemption. The book moon over manifest by clare vanderpool is about a 12 year old girl whose dad sends her a town in kansas for the summer. In this novel, abilene tucker has been sent to stay with friends of her father in manifest, kansas in 1936. The novel tells of a young, highspirited girl named abilene tucker whose father, gideon, sends her to. Moon over manifest, clare vanderpool s first novel, is set in the fictional small town of manifest, kansas, which is based on the real southeastern kansas town of frontenac, home of both of her maternal grandparents. And as manifest s secrets are laid bare one by one, abilene begins to weave her own story into the fabric of the town. Clare vanderpool born 1965 is an american childrens book author living in wichita, kansas. Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool page 2 of 50. Her father has put her on a train, sending her off to live with an old friend for the summer while he works a railroad job.
Vanderpool on the red carpet chatting bout her ala award. Publication date 2010 topics secrets, fathers, depressions publisher new york. Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool here is a quick description and cover image of book moon over manifest written by clare vanderpool which was published in 20101012. Clare vanderpool, quote from moon over manifest maybe the world wasnt made of universals that could be summed up in neat little packages. Rising sixth graders get to read two 2 books for the summer. Vanderpools use of world war i and the depression is interesting, as she manages to make early 20th century america bright and. New york times best seller navigating early by clare vanderpool, newbery medalist for moon over manifest, is an odysseylike adventure of two boys incredible quest on the appalachian trail where they deal with pirates, buried secrets, and extraordinary encounters.
Contact these bookstores for a copy of moon over manifest personalized and signed by clare. The movement of the train rocked me like a lullaby. In what year was moon over manifest originally published. Over the course of the book, the entire community seems to come together as a family. J junior jgn junior graphic novels breaking stalins. Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool booksamillion.
Moon over manifest, clare vanderpools first novel, is set in the fictional small town of manifest, kansas, which is based on the real southeastern kansas town of frontenac, home of both of her maternal grandparents. Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool, paperback barnes. Plus, we get bonus family discoveriesand that can never hurt. Manifesta town with a rich past and a bright future. The paperback of the moon over manifest by clare vanderpool at.
Her first book, moon over manifest, won the 2011 newbery medal, becoming the first debut author to achieve the feat in thirty years. She doesnt understand why she couldnt be with him during the summer, but as the days go on and she meets friends, and begin. Her father sent her to a small town called manifest, kansas while he worked a railroad job somewhere else. Moon over manifest, clare vanderpool the main character in the book is abilene tucker, a nice, adventurous girl from 1936. Moon over manifest, clare vanderpool my side of the mountain, jean craighead george sounder, william h. Moon over manifest, clare vanderpools first novel, is set in the fictional small town of manifest, kansas, which is based on the real southeastern. The school in moon over manifest was totally based on clare vanderpool s actual elementary school. Episode 68, episode living authors, girls books teens publisher. She doesnt understand why she couldnt be with him during the summer, but as the days go on and she meets friends, and begin an investigation to unfold the towns mystery, the rattler. A bunch of random books, some i have read, some i have not, some i have never even heard of. Clare vanderpools debut novel moon over manifest is the winner of the alas 2011 newbery award. Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool who is the author of this. Vanderpool says the book grew out of the concept of true places and her wondering what becomes such a place for someone who has never lived anywhere for more than a few weeks or months at a time.
Learn more about each book that appeals to both adults and children. J wojciechowska maia breaking stalins nose j yelchin eugene dragons gate. I closed my eyes to the dusty countryside and imagined the sign id seen only in gideons stories. Clare vanderpool is the author of moon over manifest and navigating early. Inside the world of crime scene cleaners alan emmins 964. Manifest a town with a rich past and a bright future.
Honorary degree just giving a speech at graduation. Powerful in its simplicity and rich in historical detail, clare vanderpool s debut is a gripping story of loss and redemption. Taylor click on the cover to go to amazon for a description of the book. Moon over manifest 1st first edition text only by clare vanderpool and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. She also wrote the printz honor awardwinner, navigating early. Moon over manifest is a great book for people who like adventure books.
Drawing on stories she heard as a child, along with research in town newspapers, yearbooks, and graveyards, clare found a rich and colorful history for her story. Eighth day books 2838 e douglas ave wichita, ks 67214. You can read this before moon over manifest pdf epub full download at the bottom. Clare vanderpools debut novel, moon over manifest, won the newbery medal for the most distinguished contribution to childrens literature. People who were tired and hurt and lonely and kind in their own way and their own time. But do people have to be related to be a real family in moon over manifest. Dont miss moon over manifest the newbery medal winning childrens book about a young girls summer adventures during the great depression. Review of moon over manifest by clare vanderpool, plus backstory and other interesting facts about the book. American author clare vanderpool s 2010 childrens novel moon over manifest received the newbery medal for excellence in childrens literature as well as a spur award for western juvenile fiction and recognition as a kansas notable book.
Moon over manifest is a 2010 childrens novel written by american clare vanderpool. Clare has written two books, moon over manifest and navigating early. Girl finds meaning of home in nostalgic, robust tale. Book festival heres our author, totally in her element.
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