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A Girl, a Raccoon, and the Midnight Moon: (Juvenile Fiction, Mystery, Young Reader Detective Story, Light Fantasy for Kids) Hardcover – January 7, 2020

by Karen Romano Young (Author), Jessixa Bagley (Illustrator)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 178 ratings
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A warm-hearted, visually intriguing tale of reading and believing, and a world of possibility.

A New York City library branch has been designated for possible closure yet the bookish, socially awkward Pearl, the daughter of the librarian, can't imagine a world without the library. When the head of their Edna St. Vincent Millay statue goes missing, closure is closer than ever. But Pearl is determined to save the library. And with a ragtag neighborhood library crew—including a constantly tap-dancing girl, an older boy she has a crush on, and a pack of literate raccoons—she just might be able to do it.

• Features an eclectic cast of richly drawn characters, frequent sidebars and footnotes
• Classic illustrations by Jessixa Bagley and writing by beloved author Karen Romano Young

Fans of Henry and Bea, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur and Redwood and Ponytail will love this book.

This book is perfect for:
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  1. Reading age
    10 - 14 years
  2. Print length
    392 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    5 - 9
  5. Lexile measure
    780L
  6. Dimensions
    6.05 x 1.2 x 8.35 inches
  7. Publisher
    Chronicle Books
  8. Publication date
    January 7, 2020
  9. ISBN-10
    1452169527
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1452169521
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"I adore A Girl, a Raccoon, and the Midnight Moon-a tale bursting with charm, lovable characters, and excitement that builds and builds until I almost exploded. . . . It's a paean of praise to books, reading, librarians, and the preciousness of home, wherever home may be. I could go on and on, but read it yourself!" —Gail Carson Levine, bestselling author of Ella Enchanted<.i>

"I adore A Girl, a Raccoon, and the Midnight Moon-a tale bursting with charm, lovable characters, and excitement that builds and builds until I almost exploded. . . . It's a paean of praise to books, reading, librarians, and the preciousness of home, wherever home may be. I could go on and on, but read it yourself!" —Gail Carson Levine, bestselling author of Ella Enchanted<.i>

"[In A Girl, a Raccoon, and the Midnight Moon] the richly developed cast of characters supports a solid and fast-moving plot with an entertaining narrative reveal. Bagley's illustrations bring Pearl's world to life."—Horn Book Magazine

"[In A Girl, a Raccoon, and the Midnight Moon] the richly developed cast of characters supports a solid and fast-moving plot with an entertaining narrative reveal. Bagley's illustrations bring Pearl's world to life."—Horn Book Magazine

"A love letter to libraries, A Girl, a Raccoon, and the Midnight Moon comes complete with intriguing sidebars, a clever plot, and a charming surprise narrator. Big-hearted and dazzling, this classic-in-the-making is not to be missed."— Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan and Wishtree

"A love letter to libraries, A Girl, a Raccoon, and the Midnight Moon comes complete with intriguing sidebars, a clever plot, and a charming surprise narrator. Big-hearted and dazzling, this classic-in-the-making is not to be missed."— Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan and Wishtree

"Part mystery, part coming-of-age journey, [A Girl, a Raccoon, and the Midnight Moon] interweaves realistically flawed, fully formed characters with real-world issues (declining library attendance and homelessness) and fantastical elements. Sidebars ("A Sidebar About Legends") penned by a mysterious author and signature illustrations by Bagley offer charming details."—Publishers Weekly

"Part mystery, part coming-of-age journey, [A Girl, a Raccoon, and the Midnight Moon] interweaves realistically flawed, fully formed characters with real-world issues (declining library attendance and homelessness) and fantastical elements. Sidebars ("A Sidebar About Legends") penned by a mysterious author and signature illustrations by Bagley offer charming details."—Publishers Weekly

"[A]n enchanting plunge into the underbelly of a failing library and a city brimful of secrets. An array of endearing supporting characters, coupled with a plot both grounded in stressful reality and uplifted by urban fantasy, lend the story its charm. The magic of reading is given a refreshingly real twist."—Kirkus Reviews

"[A]n enchanting plunge into the underbelly of a failing library and a city brimful of secrets. An array of endearing supporting characters, coupled with a plot both grounded in stressful reality and uplifted by urban fantasy, lend the story its charm. The magic of reading is given a refreshingly real twist."—Kirkus Reviews

"A Girl, a Raccoon, and the Midnight Moon is solidly entertaining. Upper elementary readers who like magical realism will enjoy this novel, as will younger readers at high reading levels. A strong addition to the fiction section."—School Library Journal

"A Girl, a Raccoon, and the Midnight Moon is solidly entertaining. Upper elementary readers who like magical realism will enjoy this novel, as will younger readers at high reading levels. A strong addition to the fiction section."—School Library Journal

"Those willing to suspend their disbelief will be charmed by reading raccoons and the many sidebars that one contributes to the book itself. Issue- rather than plot-driven, this slower-paced mystery is for the thoughtful and bookish."—Booklist

"Those willing to suspend their disbelief will be charmed by reading raccoons and the many sidebars that one contributes to the book itself. Issue- rather than plot-driven, this slower-paced mystery is for the thoughtful and bookish."—Booklist

"Hilarious and brilliant, you'll be rooting for Pearl as she fights to keep what she loves most."-Girls' Life Magazine

"Hilarious and brilliant, you'll be rooting for Pearl as she fights to keep what she loves most."-Girls' Life Magazine

About the Author

Karen Romano Young is a writer, illustrator, and science journalist. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and two large, fluffy dogs.

Jessixa Bagley is an award-winning author and illustrator. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her husband, adorable son, and a slew of houseplants.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books (January 7, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 392 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1452169527
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1452169521
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 14 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 780L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.3 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.05 x 1.2 x 8.35 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 178 ratings

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Jessixa Bagley grew up in Portland, OR. Upon graduating college with a BFA in painting and printmaking, she decided to follow her childhood dreams of being picture book maker. Her professional career has been steeped in comics, fine art, and illustration. Jessixa's love of books and storytelling are inspired by classic storybooks and her childhood experiences in the Pacific Northwest. Her debut picture book, Boats for Papa, earned many accolades and awards including a Fall 2015 Junior Library Guild Selection, the SCBWI 2016 Golden Kite Award for Best Picture Book Text as well a the 2016 Washington State Scandiuzzi Children's Book Award. Her picture book, Laundry Day, was not only a Junior Library Guild Selection for Fall 2016 but it also received a 2018 Ezra Jack Keats Honor Award for Writing. She loves hamburgers and making things out of cardboard. She lives in Seattle, WA her husband, son, and a slew of houseplants that all have names.

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A warmly written, character rich novel for all ages!
This is such a sweet story with a full and great range of characters including statues and raccoons too! Anyone will enjoy this tale that includes themes prevalent in today's society with the understanding of the hurdles that today's young people must navigate. Pearl is the sweet and strong character on the fence of life and carrying the weight of her little corner of the world on her shoulders. A statue's missing head perhaps? This is great youth literature that uses a library full of literature as its back drop! You can't go wrong here. And if you have a child between the ages of 9 and, say 15, this book could prove to be one of their best tools to navigate this world at that age. As a parent, it has opened a door to a view of what tweeners and early teenagers are dealing with these days. And it does it in a beautiful and tender story telling style. Enjoy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars More than an Engaging Story
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2020
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Not only is this a fun read with a fabulous collection of characters I enjoyed getting to know, it also doubles as a sort of how-to-primer for how even a young child can bring their strength, caring and voice to defend a cause that is important to them - in Pearl's case this is the Lancaster Avenue Branch of the New York City library. The narrator of the story includes sidebars that in age-appropriate ways bring awareness to issues like homelessness, literacy, animal welfare and, of course the preservation of our libraries. Along with the story itself, the sidebars inform the reader how to raise public awareness about a cause, and how to design a successful campaign to make a positive and meaningful difference. I loved this book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gift for my 11 y/o grandson.
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Gift for my 11 y/o grandson. He’s in the Amazon book club. And he is enjoying reading his books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A warmly written, character rich novel for all ages!
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2020
This is such a sweet story with a full and great range of characters including statues and raccoons too! Anyone will enjoy this tale that includes themes prevalent in today's society with the understanding of the hurdles that today's young people must navigate. Pearl is the sweet and strong character on the fence of life and carrying the weight of her little corner of the world on her shoulders. A statue's missing head perhaps? This is great youth literature that uses a library full of literature as its back drop! You can't go wrong here. And if you have a child between the ages of 9 and, say 15, this book could prove to be one of their best tools to navigate this world at that age. As a parent, it has opened a door to a view of what tweeners and early teenagers are dealing with these days. And it does it in a beautiful and tender story telling style. Enjoy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A warmly written, character rich novel for all ages!
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2020
This is such a sweet story with a full and great range of characters including statues and raccoons too! Anyone will enjoy this tale that includes themes prevalent in today's society with the understanding of the hurdles that today's young people must navigate. Pearl is the sweet and strong character on the fence of life and carrying the weight of her little corner of the world on her shoulders. A statue's missing head perhaps? This is great youth literature that uses a library full of literature as its back drop! You can't go wrong here. And if you have a child between the ages of 9 and, say 15, this book could prove to be one of their best tools to navigate this world at that age. As a parent, it has opened a door to a view of what tweeners and early teenagers are dealing with these days. And it does it in a beautiful and tender story telling style. Enjoy!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A children's book aimed at developing a lifelong love for reading - bravo!
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2020
Interesting idea for this book. This is written as a children's book and parts of the story and form of the book seem aimed at young children, while other parts seem aimed at older children. I enjoyed the idea of rallying the characters behind a goal of saving the library, which for many of us, speaks to us as readers. This has a role in developing lifelong readers and a love of reading. There were sections of the book that seemed to have a problem with pacing and coherency between the characters and the plot. This may not be an issue in a children's book, especially if it is used in an educational setting.

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Kim Childress
5.0 out of 5 stars Love love love this brilliant, hilarious library-loving ode to literature
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2020
Books, magic, and literature-loving raccoons? Hilarious, brilliant, and starring our newest fave heroine, Pearl, on her mission to save the Edna St. Vincent Millay Library, where she grew up and her mother is a librarian. Closure seems certain after someone steals the head of Edna’s famed statue. But Pearl finds unexpected help from a new friend, a possible first crush, and a group of reading and writing raccoons who live hidden in the library bookstacks!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Repetitive - Not great for reading aloud
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2021
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I agree with the other reviewer that called it repetitive. I was hoping for a book to read aloud to my kids (9 and 12) but the repetitiveness really jumps out when you are reading aloud.
I liked the literary references in the book and the city setting with diverse characters, but the mystery wasn't enough to get my kids excited about the book. They asked for a different book after about 60 pages. (Note I was not reading the side bars aloud. I showed my kids they were there since I thought it was a fun add on for them to check out.)
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Jill G
2.0 out of 5 stars Repetitive
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2020
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Could have used a good editor to tighten up the story.
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