The Girl Who Drank the Moon

Written by Kelly Barnhill

Narrated by Christina Moore

With more than a million copies sold, Newbery Medal winner The Girl Who Drank the Moon is a must-read for fans of classic children's literature or timeless fantasy fables.

Every year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in the forest. They hope this sacrifice will keep her from terrorizing their town. But the witch in the Forest, Xan, is kind. She shares her home with a wise Swamp Monster and a Perfectly Tiny Dragon. Xan rescues the children and delivers them to welcoming families on the other side of the forest, nourishing the babies with starlight on the journey.

One year, Xan accidentally feeds a baby moonlight instead of starlight, filling the ordinary child with extraordinary magic. Xan decides she must raise this girl, whom she calls Luna, as her own. As Luna’s thirteenth birthday approaches, her magic begins to emerge—with dangerous consequences. Meanwhile, a young man from the Protectorate is determined to free his people by killing the witch.

Deadly birds with uncertain intentions flock nearby. A volcano, quiet for centuries, rumbles just beneath the earth’s surface. And the woman with the Tiger’s heart is on the prowl …

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Aug 9, 2016
• ISBN: 9781501936654

Kelly Barnhill

KELLY BARNHILL lives in Minnesota with her husband and three children. She is the author of four novels, most recently The Girl Who Drank the Moon, winner of the 2017 John Newbery Medal. She is also the winner of the World Fantasy Award and has been a finalist for the Minnesota Book Award, a Nebula Award, and the PEN/USA literary prize. Visit her online at www.kellybarnhill.com or on Twitter: @kellybarnhill.

Reviews for The Girl Who Drank the Moon

[Lara Hanna · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What a wonderfully written book. The narrator was fantastic. I felt like I was actually in the story.

[Trace · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The narrator was absolutely amazing I hope she does more fantasy audio. The book is great for adults as well children. I liked sense of humour throughout this book

[Andrew Peters · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It was so exciting with all the twists and turns ??

[suzie · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved this book and the narrator is amazing❤️ Im glad I found a new favorite book.

[Aisami Lamees · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book was stunning. So many beautiful themes about connection and kindness and resilience. Some undertones of power and control commentaries. Spiritual overtones. So beautifully written. And the narrator made it even better! Her voices were absolutely perfect and so consistent.

[Jackie Kibler · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It was intense it was interesting it also had a good build of its story

[Elise Gagne · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Absolutely adorable. This book was incredibly sweet and a fun read.

[Jeff MacKay · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fantastic story with an excellent reader. We were engrossed. The characters are portrayed so well.

[Jad3 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

That was so poetic and perfectly bittersweet. I adored it.

[Beck · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It was magical and far deeper than I ever dreamed it would be.

[Hermione Granger · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A good book but it's better for kids not teens

[maria · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Beautiful story wrapped in a metaphor!
The ache of loss, and the renewal of love.
Painfully realistic, with yet a happy ending: acceptance.

[Sudeshna Banerjee · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I Really Enjoyed Listening To The Book. In The Beginning I Was Feeling A Little Bored But After Some Time It Started Becoming Interesting. ?

[Kia · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This was so beautiful, but not for smaller kids :)

[simon · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I’d give it 4 and a half stars, but that’s not an option ?. I loved the plot and characters but parts of it were hard to understand. I also feel like Luna’s mother was sometimes portrayed as weak, stupid and mad, even though we learn that she is powerful. Still a great story, I highly recommend!

[ANA CECILIA PENNA SCHINKE · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

First and foremost, this narrator is simply amazing! It gave so much life to the story.
And the story by itself it's a brilliant tale about family, loss, grief, happiness and the world. Everyone of every age should listen to it!<3

[alexis morris · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is amazing! The detail, and how thought out every word is places is stunning. You are left in your toes, and in pure bliss the whole book. I was truly saddened to have finished this book, but also so full of affection with the story being told.

[melanie nemrouri · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wow, what a beautiful story. Tears and smiles abundant. I was bewitched by the magic of this story and touched by the loving relationships between the characters. A definite must read.

[Fritzie · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It was really interesting to read. I loved the short chapters where there would be a mother telling the story. Definitely a memorable book that i would recommend ❤️

[Danielle Dwyer · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Magical and sweet!! I loved it so much. Good for any age.

[Hannah Jane Flaviano · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The audiobook is amazing as the story! Read this, lovelies!

[jajar binks · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

what a joy , what a joy , what a joy

[KataHonu · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A true fairy tale, the characters are believable with charms and faults, the setting is so easy to visualize you will find yourself under the moonlight in no time.

The intended audience is probably young but I definitely recommend this wholesome adventure with it's lovely world and characters, I think I will miss them.

[Corbin Jones · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was AMAZING if you're on the fence about reading it jump, leap, and fly on over that fence. Such a wonderful book, I loved it.

[Wendoline Mercado Rojano · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A very good book and an outstanding performance. I recommend it!

[Norine · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The girl who drank the moon is a fairytale that is beautifully written. That being said ... the writing often feels more like reading magical realism than the whimisical middle grade fantasy it’s supposed to be. What I enjoyed most was the description of magic ... it has a smell, a flavor, a color and at times even texture ? ... the plot is a teensy weensy bit dark but will keep you turning pages till the end.

[Kate Tanaka · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A beautiful story of how sorrow and loss can turn into hope, and how love is the most powerful thing in the world. My children particularly loved all the voices that the narrator used, she was wonderful and brought the characters to life.

[God's Love · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was a wonderful book, can't what to read more of your books.

[Bobbi Jean Spaur · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

An excellent listen. I loved this book start to finish.

[Yuna Jang · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This story was wonderful. I've read this book written in Korean. I think it is more easy to understand in English.