Over the Moon
Over the Moon by Natalie Lloyd, published by Scholastic Press in 2019, is a captivating tale that follows twelve-year-old Mallie as she navigates life in Coal Top, a place where dreams seem out of reach. With 304 pages, this edition presents a story rich in themes of friendship and loyalty, showcasing Mallie’s determination to reshape her narrative despite the challenges posed by her physical disability and the harsh realities of her environment.
Readers will find a blend of adventure and mystery as Mallie is selected for a perilous competition involving flying horses, offering her a chance to escape her predetermined fate. The narrative explores the power of questions and the potential for change, all while delving into the enchanting past of Coal Top, where starlight was once woven into cloth. As Mallie confronts the dark secrets that threaten her community, the story intertwines elements of fantasy and social themes, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in juvenile fiction and poetry.
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“Strong themes of friendship and loyalty drive Lloyd’s story, which soars under Mallie’s heroic lead [whose] physical disability never holds her back. Rather, she bravely proves that questions have power and one’s story can be reshaped.” -Booklist, starred review
Twelve-year-old Mallie knows better than to dream. In Coal Top, you live the story you’re given: boys toil in the mines and girls work as servants. Mallie can’t bear the idea of that kind of life, but her family is counting on her wages to survive.It wasn’t always this way. Before the Dust came, the people of Coal Top could weave starlight into cloth. They’d wear these dreaming clothes to sleep and wake up with the courage to seek adventure . . . or the peace to heal a broken heart. But now nothing can penetrate Coal Top’s blanket of sorrow.So when Mallie is chosen for a dangerous competition in which daring (and ideally, orphaned) children train flying horses, she jumps at the chance. Maybe she’ll change her story. Maybe she’ll even find the magic she needs to dream again.But the situation proves even more dangerous when Mallie uncovers a sinister mystery at the heart of Coal Top’s struggles — a mystery some powerful people will do anything to protect.
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