The Half-A-Moon Inn

Written by Paul Fleischman

Narrated by Steven Crossley

Long ago in a land by the sea, 12-year-old Aaron lives with his mother in the wooded countryside. Because the boy is mute, he depends on his mother completely. But when a sudden blizzard strands his mother in a distant town, Aaron finds himself alone for the first time in his life. Setting out in the snow to look for his mother, the boy embarks on a perilous, silent journey that will carry him to the eerie Half-A-Moon Inn. There, held captive by the sharp-eyed Miss Grackle, Aaron will discover her wicked powers-ones that Aaron must destroy if he is ever to see his mother again. Paul Fleischman, an award-winning author of children's books, writes stories that capture the attention of even the most reluctant readers. Throughout Aaron's exciting adventure, The Half-A-Moon Inn fills with the sights and sounds of a magical, medieval world.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: May 4, 2012
• ISBN: 9781464044434

Paul Fleischman

Paul Fleischman's novels, poetry, picture books, and nonfiction are known for innovation and multiple viewpoints. He received the Newbery Medal for Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices and a Newbery Honor for Graven Images, and he was a National Book Award finalist for Breakout. His books bridging the page and stage include Bull Run, Seek, and Mind's Eye. For the body of his work, he's been the United States nominee for the international Hans Christian Andersen Award. He lives in California. www.paulfleischman.net.

Reviews for The Half-A-Moon Inn

[cheryl_in_cc_nv · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

An original adventure. Having the boy be mute, in a world where most adults cannot read his notes to them, gives the plot an interesting twist. There's no comic relief, and the other characters are bare sketches. Just a concise page-turner for reluctant readers and those who like the stories aimed at them.