Vanderpool, C. (2010). Moon Over Manifest. New York: Random House Books.
Moon Over Manifest is the 2011 Newbery Award Winner. It is about Abilene, who is a wandering girl left behind by her wandering father, whom she refers to as Gideon Tucker throughout the entire novel. The story unwraps the mystery of Manifest, the town where Gideon sends his daughter to be looked after by Shady, a preacher who wears many hats for the town of Manifest. Abilene meets a diviner and spends her summer working for Sadie. Miss Sadie tells Abilene stories that help to open up the past and bring together the stories and the people of Manifest, eventually helping Abilene to see where she fits in the puzzle. The story is tender, tough, and based on true events. The author includes historical notes for readers to pore over after finishing the 300+ page novel and believe me, readers will gladly do so. (Grades 4 and up).
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