Moon over manifest book club

Moon over manifest is the story of tough and independent abilene tucker. Moon over manifest winner of the 2011 newbery award. Clare vanderpool in what year was moon over manifest originally published. Emily shares a booktalk on moon over manifest by clare vanderpool. Get the top 100 book recommendations from 48,000 book clubs.

Some of these are the best book club books from my own book clubs over the years and others are ones i wish my book club had read. In 1936, abilene tucker moves to manifest, a small town in southeast kansas. Abilene is unhappy being separated from her father and hopes that he will return for her before the end of summer. At night, a few select manapes were taught and during the day, they innovated. Each chapter of the novel study focuses on a few chapters of moon over manifest usually about 25 pages of the novel and is comprised of five different activities. Just the sort of book that saves lives by igniting a passion for reading. What does the book teach us about american history in the first part of the twentieth century. Great supplemental information for school essays and projects. At the my only regret after finishing moon over manifest is that i didnt read it while sitting on a gently swaying porch swing, sipping icecold lemonade, swatting away the occasional mosquito as a harmonica played and a steam engine sounded its passing in the distance. After taking a break over the summer, we were all happy to be back together again with good friends, a good book and a great lunch. By using our site you consent to our use of cookies. Its 1936 and twelveyearold abilene finds herself in manifest, kansas for the summer. In her first book since the newbery medal winner, moon over manifest, clare vanderpool delivers another contender in navigating early.

Girl finds meaning of home in nostalgic, robust tale. Drawing on stories she heard as a child, along with research in town newspapers, yearbooks, and graveyards, clare found a rich. She has lived in one zip code but has traveled through many others. Moon over manifest is her first novel, and is the 2011 newbery. The henna artist opens a door into a world that is at. As a kid she went on summer trips with her family in a holiday rambler travel trailer, touring every state in the continental u. Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool dtdl battle of the books 20 who is the author of this book.

Shebasedthetownofmanifest ontherealsoutheasternkansas townoffrontenac,homeofboth of her maternal grandparents. Navigating early by clare vanderpool, paperback barnes. So far the book has been about a new girl named abilene who is staying with a pastor. Moon over manifest by ncjn5 see profile 100912 this story is a little slow at the start but once it picks up you do not want to put it down. Moon over manifest clare vanderpool a childrens book author. Having heard stories about manifest, abilene is disappointed to find that its just a driedup, wornout old town. As well as the human aspect of the novel, the author also gives us a. I closed my eyes to the dusty countryside and imagined the sign i. How does this structure affect the way we understand the book. Moon over manifest book club kit omaha public library. This list of book club books has nonfiction, chicklit, young adult and middle grade titles, history books and parenting books. While the writing is as minutely observant as it was in the authors newberywinning debut, moon over manifest, this book has a stronger trajectory, developed by the classic quest structure that emerges when vanderpool sends the boys into the maine wilderness. Book trailer for moon over manifest created for a childrens literature class. Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool everyday reading.

Manifest a town with a rich past and a bright future. Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool suggestions and expectations this 84 page curriculum unit can be used in a variety of ways. I requested moon over manifest from the library the day the awards were announced and it wasnt even out of processing yet for some reason, it gives me great joy to be the first person to read a library book. Clare vanderpool audio books, best sellers, author bio. Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool one of my favorite newbery winners in. Find books like moon over manifest from the worlds largest community of readers. Dont miss moon over manifest the newbery medal winning childrens book about a young girls summer adventures during the great depression.

The newbery award committee obviously related to this powerful emotion, but does its intended audience of fifth to eighth graders. The story follows a young and adventurous girl named abilene who is sent to manifest, kansas by her father in the summer of 1936. Navigating early by clare vanderpool reading guidebook. All summer were celebrating and reflecting on the milestones of 1917, and this month we have the perfect book to get you thinking about these events. Drawing on stories she heard as a child, along with research in town newspapers, yearbooks, and graveyards, clare found a rich and colorful history for her story. Plot summary in 1936, abilene tucker moves to manifest, a small town in southeast kansas. Jack and early, outsiders at their boarding school in maine, form a friendship that sets them on an epic quest across land, sea, and the depths of their own hearts. As a kid she went on summer trips with her family in a holiday rambler travel trailer, touring every state in. Why is the story in moon over manifest told in so many different layers. Author clare vanderpool describes herself on her website. Printz honor winner from the author of newbery medal winner moon over manifest comes the odysseylike adventure of two boys incredible quest on the appalachian trail.

Book twelveyearold abilene tucker is the daughter of a drifter who, in the summer of 1936, sends her to stay with an old friend in manifest, kansas, where he grew up, and where she hopes to find out some things about his past. After inflicting over 1,500 casualties on santa annas men, the defenders of the alamo were wiped out on march 6, 1836. Clare vanderpool is the author of newbery medal winner moon over manifest and printz honor book navigating early. Study questions, project ideas and discussion topics based on important themes running throughout moon over manifest by clare vanderpool.

In her room, she discovers a a hidden cigar box full of memories. Goodreads members who liked moon over manifest also liked. Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool reading guidebook. The movement of the train rocked me like a lullaby. Gorgeous language, a compelling plot, and characters who will stay with you long after you close the pages.

Abilenes story, miss sadies story, letters from ned, and hattie maes newspaper articles. Drawing on stories she heard as a child, along with research in town newspapers, yearbooks, and graveyards. Recommended to book clubs by 3 of 3 members the movement of the train rocked me like a lullaby. Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool booksamillion. Centennial summer has officially started here at the newyork historical society. The alamo became a symbol of the texans determination to win independence. Moon over manifest is the story of a girl, who no, wait, its actually the story of a boy, who well, then theres that other part about that other boy oh, and that one ladys story, tooyikes, whose story is this, anyway. Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool, paperback barnes. What other characters in the book suffer from loneliness.

I closed my eyes to the dusty countryside and imagined the sign id seen only in gideons stories. Her father has put her on a train, sending her off to live with an old friend for the summer while he works a railroad job. In this novel, abilene tucker has been sent to stay with friends of her father in manifest, kansas in 1936. Moon over manifest by rebecca75 see profile 1009 enjoyed the book. Moon over manifest is historical fiction, and vanderpool did what i thought was a big nono in the world of childrens lit. Do yourself a favorstep back in time and enjoy getting to know abilene, jinx and miss shady. Griffins book club aca grades 68 second quarter moon over manifest by clare vanderpool read the book and choose one essential question to answer below by submitting a project to your homeroom teacher by thursday, december 1st, 2016. Moon over manifest, clare vanderpools first novel, is set in the fictional small town of manifest, kansas, which is based on the real southeastern kansas town of. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. If you ask anyone who knows me, they will tell you that i.

Whom did the author of moon over manifest dedicate the book to. Moon over manifest is the story of a girl, who no, wait, its actually the story of a boy, who well, then theres that other part about that other boy oh, and that one ladys story, tooyikes, whose story is this, anyway well, you could say its the story of abilene, a 12yearold girl used to living rough with her dad during the great depression. Moon over manifest delta township district library. Among those in whom the monolith took an interest was moon watcher, the only manape who walked fully upright. She and her friends try to find the rattler, in the process abilene meets a fortune teller who tells some stuff about her dad.

With gorgeous storytelling and relatable characters, this novel gives children and adults. I am reading the book moon over manifest by clare vanderpool. Moon over manifest by reading old newspapers, yearbooks, visiting graveyards, and reading numerousarchivalrecordsabout old mining towns,worldwar i, and the great depression. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important. Moon over manifest is a 2010 childrens novel written by american clare vanderpool. This is a triedandtrue adult novel technique, but i always understood that kids couldnt follow the backandforth of it all. This summary of moon over manifest includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. New york times best seller navigating early by clare vanderpool, newbery medalist for moon over manifest, is an odysseylike adventure of two boys incredible quest on the appalachian trail where they deal with pirates, buried secrets, and extraordinary encounters. A compelling novel full of mystery, friendship, and redemption, moon over manifest is a novel that you could reread several times and always catch a new detail. What do the townspeople not do to overrule the mine owners. Moon over manifest, the newberry awardwinning tale of a young girls determination to uncover the wwiera.

Armed only with a few possessions and her list of universals, abilene jumps off the train in manifest, kansas, aiming to learn about the boy her father once was. Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool who is the author of this. She cannot stay with her father, gideon tucker, as he works on his railroad job in iowa, so gideon sends her to his childhood hometown for. Its 1936 and twelveyearold abilene tucker feels abandoned. This story is a little slow at the start but once it picks up you do not want to put it down. Moon over manifest strikes me as a childrens book animated by an expressly adult sentiment. To mother and daddy what railway does abilene tucker take at the beginning of the story.

Abilene tuckers father sends her ot hte immigrant town of manifest in rural kansas with little explanation, and abilene feels abandoned and alone. Its 1936 and twelveyearold abilene finds herself in manifest, kansas for. Kids book club moon over manifest mclean and eakin. I love the way the story comes together at the end. Join the leading website for book clubs with over 35,000 clubs and 20,000 reading guides. I have read water for elephants, the help, and the secret life of bees and many similarly good books and i enjoyed this book equally as much.

What railway does abilene tucker take at the beginning of the story. Where she is sleeping she finds a note about the rattler. What group burned ned and jinxs clothing in a bonfire. It provided a nice twist to story and thought the writer did an excellent job narrating from a childs perspective. Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool features a plucky heroine, abeline tucker, who feels abandoned when her father puts her on a train bound for manifest, kansas in the care of an old family friendnow the town bootlegger and ministerso he can work on the rails for one summer. Moon over manifest is a novel by author clare vanderpool. The book was awarded the 2011 newbery medal for excellence in childrens literature, the spur award for best western juvenile fiction, and was named a kansas notable book. Moon over manifest, clare vanderpools first novel, is set in the fictional small town of manifest, kansas, which is based on the real southeastern kansas town of frontenac, home of both of her maternal grandparents. Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool readaloud revival.