Moon Over Manifest Audiobook

" A RIVETING STORY NARRATED PERFECTLY, WILL KEEP A CHILD OF ANY AGE LISTENING UNTIL THE END! "

" This is a book that could be used with fifth and maybe sixth graders. It is about a young girl whose father sends her Kansas for the summer. It is where her father grew up. She goes on many adventures that are full of surprises. "

" I loved this debut novel by Clare Vanderpool. I love novels with quirky characters and this one was chock full of them. The protagonist, Abilene, is a spunky girl who has had to pull herself up by the bootstraps her whole life. She gets sent to the town of Manifest (Kansas? can't remember), a tiny dying town, and thinks she's going to be bored out of her skull. But the nun, gypsy, bartender/preacher all make sure she's got plenty of excitement. The book reminded me of some of the fun Southern novels, although it's not set in the South. I wondered if the two story threads would bug me but found that I was gripped by both. Ending was satisfying, too, something I haven't always found in books lately. I recommend this one. "

" Nate gave me this book for Christmas. I believe it is written for young adults and is a Caldecott Winner. It was really fun and had all of my favorite things in one book: 1918 Flu epidemic, WWI, life on the prairie, and a good mystery. The characters were rich and the story was full of twists and turns. Thanks, Nate!! "

" I first read this as a library check-out but was so taken with the story and the way it was told, I had to buy my own copy and read it again. (and I could mark the lines I loved best!) The author uses a variety of formats in telling this story, from narration to news clippings to old advertisements to fortune telling. Great characters add depth to a story that is not only a good historical read, but a compelling mystery. "

" I liked the back story better than the real story- but it was a somewhat entertaining read. However, it is never discussed how this girl came to be Gideon's daughter- which I thought was a bit weird not to mention. "

" Cute story. I liked it. "

" This was a beautiful book, I loved everything about it and this is now one of my favorite books! "

" This book was amazing. There were two different stories that went on at the same time and came together at the end. "

" A great story, great writing, loved how everything wraps up in the end!! "

" this book was realy good Amzing plot belivable characters. lots of fun. "

" It is one of my favorite books. I like how it tells a story in a story. I also really like how every time I re read it I love it all over again. "

" Good, solid story. Liked the author's style of writing. "

" Newberry Award winning historical fiction that takes place in the time period of 1918-1936. I enjoyed very much but I love historical fiction. There are multiple stories within stories which causes the book to start off slow before you become emotionally invested. "

" Wonderful book! Finally, a Newbery award winner that doesn't feature horrible things happening to a child. Fantastic characters and great writing made me sad when this story was over. "

" Simply loved this book. Really great read, one that I will want Abby to read when she is a little older. Takes place in a very interesting time in our history with plenty of charming characters. Made a good bookclub discussion. "

" What a great story!! It kept me turning the pages. I loved it! "

" Good book. Slow starter, and pretty easy to see what's coming, but enjoyable none-the-less. "

" I thought this was a charming, fun read. Enjoyed the writing, the stories, and the characters. Good read. "

" Fully deserves its Newbery Award. A deeply moving, funny portrait of a small town, and the girl who changes it. It's not a fast-moving novel, but the slow pace suits the characters and the gradual unwinding of the two stories. "

" I loved this book! Great story with many surprises. "

" I really liked this book, but I would think it may be a bit too long and in parts boring for the age group it was written for. I really enjoyed the mysteries and how they were all solved. Looking forward to more books from the author. "

" Great book about finding one's home and place in society. At the same time it highlights the different kinds of love: parental and friendship. It was a very moving book. "

" Loved this book, another historical fiction set around the depression with flashbacks to 1918. "

" Loved the book. Loved the story. Loved the time period. It's all good. A great summer read. "

" I loved this book. Completely deserving of the Newbery Medal, in my opinion. "

" Meaningful novel, that shares the story of a child looking for answers. Clare Vanderpool depicts a convincing story in two time periods with easy comprehension. This coming of age story, enables the reader to envision a setting at two distinct times, connecting the characters with meaning. "

" I really enjoyed this book. It was very reminiscent of Anne of Green Gables and Tom Sawyer. The story was well laid out and I liked the back and forth between 1918 and 1936. It was nice to read something other than the super-natural! "

" Very charming story that is cleverly written. Deserving of the Newbery, but I'm not sure how much children are going to enjoy it. "