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The Moon Coin
The Moon Coin
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Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Moon Realm (Book 1)
"The Moon Coin is a fine and adventurous read for young adults, highly recommended."--The Midwest Book Review
Tales, unlike stories, never lie. You see, a tale is an account of things in their due order, often divulged secretly, or as gossip. Would you like to hear one? --Lord Autumn
Uncle Ebb was so good at telling his tales of the Moon Realm that sometimes it sounded like he'd been there himself.
As children, Lily and Jasper listened raptly to his bedtime tales of a place where nine moons swirled around one another, each inhabited by strange and wondrous beings: magical lunamancers; undersea merfolk; wise birds; winged dragons; and Lily's favorite, the heroic, leonine Rinn.
There was only one rule: don't tell a soul.
But now, years later, Uncle Ebb is missing. Lily has learned the secret behind the tales, and soon Jasper will too. But there's one big problem. You see, something terrible has happened in the Moon Realm. . . .
Illustrated by Carolyn Arcabascio.
2012 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards: Gold Medal Winner
Praise for The Moon Coin
"So begins a beautifully descriptive, cleverly written, intricate story, full of adventure and captivating characters, who draw you into their very lives and worlds. The wider adult reading population will no doubt be entranced by the skill of the author, Richard Due. I just cannot believe that this maturity and skill with the written word comes from a debut author." --Fiction Books
"One of the things I particularly enjoyed about The Moon Coin was the way that Due does not talk down to his young readers. The book employs a rich vocabulary, giving its audience opportunities to learn new words in context. The intricately described universe of the Moon Realm is the highlight of the book." --Agrippina Legit
"Entrancing pictures, an engaging plot, and a great writing style combine to create a middle grade fantasy that readers of all ages will love." --Danica Page
"The Moon Coin is a delightful fantasy story about Lily and her brother Jasper. . . . The story implicitly challenges the reader to wait, to learn more, and to think about things before jumping to conclusions. . . . It will appeal equally to boys and girls. . . . I would highly recommend this for anyone who enjoys fantasy." --Reads 4 Tweens
"The world created by Mr. Due is a wonderful mix of fantasy that will have middle grade readers and teens wanting more. The writing is as magical as the Moon Realm, with nicely shaped phrases that don't confuse the reader." --Carabosse's Library
"The Moon Coin is middle-grade fantasy at its best! When I was a kid, I would have annihilated this book, slept with it under my pillow, and carried it with me at school." --Sizzling Reads
"The world of the Moon Realm is so wonderfully detailed and vivid that you have no trouble imagining everything that Lily is going through. Lily and Jasper's Uncle Ebb tells the kinds of tales that every little kid dreams about. For someone so young, she's incredibly brave and adventurous. Fantasy lovers will love escaping into this new world!" --A Bookish Affair
"Carolyn Arcabascio's illustrations really bring the story to life. The worlds in this story are vivid and beautifully descriptive. If you have a young reader who enjoys fantasy, loves to be lost in a good story, or just wants something new, give him or her this book." --Hopelessly Devoted Bibliophile
"The Moon Coin is a fine and adventurous read for young adults, highly recommended."--The Midwest Book Review
Tales, unlike stories, never lie. You see, a tale is an account of things in their due order, often divulged secretly, or as gossip. Would you like to hear one? --Lord Autumn
Uncle Ebb was so good at telling his tales of the Moon Realm that sometimes it sounded like he'd been there himself.
As children, Lily and Jasper listened raptly to his bedtime tales of a place where nine moons swirled around one another, each inhabited by strange and wondrous beings: magical lunamancers; undersea merfolk; wise birds; winged dragons; and Lily's favorite, the heroic, leonine Rinn.
There was only one rule: don't tell a soul.
But now, years later, Uncle Ebb is missing. Lily has learned the secret behind the tales, and soon Jasper will too. But there's one big problem. You see, something terrible has happened in the Moon Realm. . . .
Illustrated by Carolyn Arcabascio.
2012 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards: Gold Medal Winner
Praise for The Moon Coin
"So begins a beautifully descriptive, cleverly written, intricate story, full of adventure and captivating characters, who draw you into their very lives and worlds. The wider adult reading population will no doubt be entranced by the skill of the author, Richard Due. I just cannot believe that this maturity and skill with the written word comes from a debut author." --Fiction Books
"One of the things I particularly enjoyed about The Moon Coin was the way that Due does not talk down to his young readers. The book employs a rich vocabulary, giving its audience opportunities to learn new words in context. The intricately described universe of the Moon Realm is the highlight of the book." --Agrippina Legit
"Entrancing pictures, an engaging plot, and a great writing style combine to create a middle grade fantasy that readers of all ages will love." --Danica Page
"The Moon Coin is a delightful fantasy story about Lily and her brother Jasper. . . . The story implicitly challenges the reader to wait, to learn more, and to think about things before jumping to conclusions. . . . It will appeal equally to boys and girls. . . . I would highly recommend this for anyone who enjoys fantasy." --Reads 4 Tweens
"The world created by Mr. Due is a wonderful mix of fantasy that will have middle grade readers and teens wanting more. The writing is as magical as the Moon Realm, with nicely shaped phrases that don't confuse the reader." --Carabosse's Library
"The Moon Coin is middle-grade fantasy at its best! When I was a kid, I would have annihilated this book, slept with it under my pillow, and carried it with me at school." --Sizzling Reads
"The world of the Moon Realm is so wonderfully detailed and vivid that you have no trouble imagining everything that Lily is going through. Lily and Jasper's Uncle Ebb tells the kinds of tales that every little kid dreams about. For someone so young, she's incredibly brave and adventurous. Fantasy lovers will love escaping into this new world!" --A Bookish Affair
"Carolyn Arcabascio's illustrations really bring the story to life. The worlds in this story are vivid and beautifully descriptive. If you have a young reader who enjoys fantasy, loves to be lost in a good story, or just wants something new, give him or her this book." --Hopelessly Devoted Bibliophile
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