The Half-a-Moon Inn

by Paul Fleischman, Kathryn Jacobi (Illustrator)

Overview

Aaron has never left alone before. He is mute, and depends on his mother for everything. But tomorrow Aaron will be twelve years old, old enough to stay home by himself while his mother goes to town. Everything will be fine, as long as he stays close to the house. And if there's trouble, Aaron can write what he needs to say.

Trouble there is aplenty. When a terrible blizzard keeps his mother from returning home, Aaron sets out to search for her—but he stumbles upon the mysterious Half-a-Moon Inn, where the crafty Miss Grackle forces him to work for her. How can Aaron stop her from carrying out her devilish schemes—before it's too late?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780064403641
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	02/15/1991
Series:	A Trophy Bk.
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	96
Sales rank:	316,678
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 10.88(h) x 0.22(d)
Lexile:	1010L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

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.

Charlotte Zolotow is the author of over 75 books for children, including When the Wind Stops illustrated by Stefano Vitale, The Old Dog illustrated by James Ransome, and My Grandson Lew and William's Doll, both illustrated by William Pene du Bois. She lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY.

Kathryn Jacobi is a painter, printmaker and illustrator who exhibits her work in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. She lives in Santa Monica, CA, and Sechelt, British Columbia.

Editorial Reviews

When an unexpected lizzard keeps Aaron's mother away longer than planned, he sets out to find her. What the 12 year old voiceless boy finds instead is great danger, as he becomes the prisoner of Miss Grackle, wicked proprietor of the ramshackle Half-a-Moon Inn. This captivating tale beckons to be read aloud as it keeps kids wide-eyed and on the edges of their seats, begging for more.
— Mailbox Bookbag Magazine

Kim Minafo