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'The Girl Who Drank the Moon' by Kelly Barnhill
This award-winning fantasy novel tells a beautifully-spun story of witchcraft in an English which is poetic and enchanting.
The story is original and interweaves complex plot lines and dystopian motifs. Fantasy literature offers a fresh lens to look at problems faced in the real world, and Barnhill's stunning language will encourage readers to stretch their vocabularies and fall in love with worlds of words.
Read on to explore our study guide!
The story is original and interweaves complex plot lines and dystopian motifs. Fantasy literature offers a fresh lens to look at problems faced in the real world, and Barnhill's stunning language will encourage readers to stretch their vocabularies and fall in love with worlds of words.
Read on to explore our study guide!
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Program of Reading
Week 1 - | Chapters 1-12 |
Week 2 - | Chapters 13-24 |
Week 3 - | Chapters 25-36 |
Week 4 - | Chapters 37-48 |
MAIN CHARACTERS | |
Grand Elder Gherland | the dictatorial ruler of the Protectorate |
Antain | the Grand Elder's nephew; an Elder-in-Training |
The Sisters of the Star | the well-armed guards of the Elder |
Xan | the Witch in the woods |
Glerk | a swamp monster |
Fyrian | a drangonling |
Luna Sister Ignatia Ethyne The Madwoman/Adara | 'sacrificed' baby raised - and enmagicked - by Xan the Sorrow Eater; the novel's antagonist an ex Sister; marries Antain Luna's mother |
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