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Ten-year-old Moon has lived in an Alabama forest with his Pap ever since he can remember. Pap, a Vietnam vet, taught Moon how to survive-and how to keep away from the government. On his deathbed, Pap tells Moon that he must flee to Alaska to find others like them and continue to live free, without government restrictions. Soon though, a well-meaning acquaintance turns Moon over to the local boys' home. Moon is determined to keep the promise he made to his father, so with Hal and Kit, the first friends he's ever had, he sets off for Alaska. But Moon learns the hard way that you need to trust sometimes-and maybe Pap wasn't right to distrust everyone and everything. Watt Key, a native Alabaman, makes a stunning debut with this novel. "A winningly fresh look at life and culture almost never seen in children's books."-The Horn Book Magazine "Key writes honestly about hunting, trapping and the hardships of survival in this rather unusual coming-of-age story."-Kirkus Reviews "Well written with a flowing style, plenty of dialogue, and lots of action. The characters are well-drawn and three-dimensional ..."-School Library Journal
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"i thimk that this book was masing on how it was set up and i liked how its was a serval book and it keep me at the ege of my seat the hole book. and i belive this is my most fravert book i read so far. books need took up to this book. infact i just singed it out of the libery so that i may read it again."
— Wayne (5 out of 5 stars)
Alabama Moon Listener Reviews
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" This is a fantastic book for anyone who liked "Hatchet" or other survival type books. Although I am not a big fan of these types of books, I really liked this story. The main character, Moon, is loveable and funny without beig annoying. "
— Anne, 2/20/2014 -
" Ilove this story of a young boy who has been raised in the woods by his father. Unfortunately, there is some rough language (reform-school type) that makes it unsuitable for young readers--the adventure is great and boys would love this story! "
— Ginny, 2/14/2014 -
" This book was recommended to me by a friend. I really liked it, but didn't love it. I do however think this is one of those books I need to put away on a shelf for my son to read when he gets a bit older. "
— Keisha, 2/7/2014 -
" Close to giving it 5 stars; funny, good adventures story about a 10-year-old named Moon who has lived his whole life in the woods and must adapt to living in society. Really good audiobook. "
— Mr., 1/27/2014 -
" I teach middle school and my students enjoyed it. Definitely at their level. "
— Dansage, 1/4/2014 -
" Easy read and interesting story about a young boy raised in the wild until he is 10 and his father dies. I really liked! "
— Jenny, 12/29/2013 -
" Oddly compelling, and not just because I recognized much of the landscape being described. "
— Becki, 12/22/2013 -
" CYRM winner for the intermediate level. Well done. Coming of age story. "
— Loretta, 12/14/2013 -
" This book was fantastic! It was suspenseful and I could barely put it down at night. I loved reading it and advise everyone to read it (no matter what kinds of books you like). "
— Nanea, 12/5/2013 -
" I couldn't even finish this book... "
— Hannah, 11/16/2013 -
" A great, gritty survival read. Recommend to kids who like Hatchet, My Side of the Mountain, etc. "
— Lynn, 11/1/2013 -
" Very clever topic. A great easy read. "
— Abby, 10/30/2013 -
" Best book ever teachers you about a kid who like lived in the forest and his dad died and now the police are after him Such a good read MUST READ "
— Tahina, 10/18/2013 -
" I think this is a great book for boys 9 and older who like survival stories, adventure, friendship, and good prevailing in the end. Think "Holes" meets "Hatchet". "
— Sarah, 9/17/2013 -
" ify "
— Max, 6/9/2013 -
" This book started out as a 3 star, moved up to a 4, and ended with a 5 star rating from me. I really enjoyed the author's portrayal of the the little boy, Moon, and his first person narration. Great illustrations of outdoor survival/backcountry living. "
— Jake, 11/27/2012 -
" Great book, exciting adventure, couldn't put it down. Sad until the end! "
— Debi, 5/25/2012 -
" This book teaches you that if you live in the wildernessthen you will know how to do what others might of forgotten. It's an amazing book! "
— Taylor, 5/25/2012 -
" This was a good book. Interesting but not the type I normally read. Kind of surprised I added it to my list. I think it must be a "kids" book but it was still a nice little adventure. Can't imagine my 10 year old being able to kill a deer though! "
— Amanda, 5/19/2012 -
" this book was ok... "
— Anya, 3/19/2012 -
" Really good ending. I was so sad to find out that Kit had died. "
— Kelly, 2/27/2012 -
" Kind of My Side of the Mountain on the lam. A fair bit of violence and a really evil sheriff, so I would recommend for 6th grade and up. Should be a good pick for reluctant boy readers. "
— Kathy, 12/12/2011 -
" This is juvenile fiction, about a young boy who has grown up in the woods and how he adapts once he is found by people. A good story. "
— Joanne, 11/26/2011 -
" Read it with my son. Great book. "
— Gina, 8/17/2011 -
" It is a very good book....... Highly recommended "
— Hunter, 5/20/2011 -
" Only book to ever make me cry. "
— Jodie, 5/12/2011 -
" This book was quite interesting. at first, I figured I wouldn't like this book, it was kinda weird. But once I got into it, it got really good. The ending was sad, with Kit, but it added more...events....to the story. "
— Claire, 4/25/2011 -
" wonderful book! i would highly recommend it! "
— Gin, 4/3/2011 -
" Greatest book. I love it. I thought i wouldnt cuz its about a boy and i like reading about girls, (idk y) but I LOVED IT. Must read for all. "
— Nola, 3/15/2011 -
" I normally do not seek the adventure survival-in-the-wild story, but I really liked this one. Lots of well-developed characters, humor, bullying, accurate portrayal of the area and times. "
— Linda, 2/22/2011 -
" Excellant young person's adventure, and well told. It leaves you wanting more, and he gave it to you. "
— David, 2/21/2011
About Watt Key
Watt Key, is an award-winning southern fiction author. He grew up and currently lives in southern Alabama with his wife and family. Watt spent much of his childhood hunting and fishing the forests of Alabama, which inspired his debut novel, Alabama Moon, published to national acclaim in 2006. Alabama Moon won the 2007 E. B. White Read-Aloud Award and has been translated in seven languages. Key’s second novel, Dirt Road Home, was published in 2010.
About Nick Landrum
Nick Landrum is an award-winning narrator, singer, and voice-over artist. His audiobook work includes The Virgin Suicides, Bob Dylan’s unabridged Chronicles, and he is the voice of the popular Dexter series. Landrum has won two AudioFile Earphones Awards. He lives in Brooklyn with his family.