Over the Moon by Natalie Lloyd
Published by Scholastic Audio Books on March 26th 2019
ISBN: 1338330675
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In the town of Coal Top, now smothered by the Dust, 12 year old Mallie and the rest of the citizens must work for the wealthy people of the valley and toil in the mines in order to get by. When the opportunity to gain “riches untold” by performing a dangerous task presents itself, Mallie jumps at the chance only to discover that things in her town are not quite what they seem. The Head Guardian, Mortimer Good, is keeping a secret and if Mallie can figure it out, it could change everything.

There is lots to enjoy here! Mallie is spunky and determined and has great confidence in herself despite the fact that she only has one arm. Perhaps the greatest gift to readers is the message that we do not have to live the story we are given. We can fight fear and oppression and bring back the light, we just need a little courage (and maybe a flying horse).

Grades 3rd-6th

Reviewed by Kerrie Lattari, York Middle School, York