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Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool, 9780375858291, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The movement of the train rocked me like a lullaby. But the novel ends beautifully, with abilene sitting on a railroad tie, reunited with her father after she has tied together the puzzle. The content isnt offensive, she doesnt push a liberal political or social agenda rare these days. Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool booksamillion. Here is a quick description and cover image of book moon over manifest written by clare vanderpool which was published in 20101012. Moon over manifest is a tale of community, understanding, and family, with a little bit of mystery mixed in. Her first book, moon over manifest, won the 2011 newbery medal, becoming the first debut author to achieve the feat in thirty years. She also wrote the printz honor awardwinner, navigating early. As a kid she went on summer trips with her family in a holiday rambler travel trailer, touring every state in. 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. As a kid she went on summer trips with her family in a holiday rambler travel trailer, touring every state in the continental u. Buy a cheap copy of moon over manifest book by clare vanderpool. Moon over manifest kindle edition by vanderpool, clare.
Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool readaloud revival. All books are shipped in good condition or better unless otherwise noted. This is not an amazing new story the plot itself is not whats extraordinary. Manifest a town with a rich past and a bright future. 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. She doesnt understand why she couldnt be with him during the summer, but as the days go on and she meets friends, and begin.
The first edition of the novel was published in october 12th 2010, and was written by clare vanderpool. The book moon over manifest by clare vanderpool is about a 12 year old girl whose dad sends her a town in kansas for the summer. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read moon over manifest. Moon over manifest isnt quite as tight as it would like to be, and several of the plot threads, such as the mystery of the wartime spy that is supposed to propel the whole novel, fray and break at the end. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading moon over manifest. Moon over manifest is a 1995 childrens novel written by american clare vanderpool. The book was awarded the 2011 newbery medal for excellence in. Manifesta town with a rich past and a bright future. Clare vanderpool audio books, best sellers, author bio. 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. Moon over manifest ebook written by clare vanderpool. Moon over manifest, book by clare vanderpool paperback. Moon over manifest winner of the 2011 newbery award. That is the first thing that struck me when i began reading moon over manifest, the 2011 newberry winner.
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Jun 28, 2011 listen to moon over manifest audiobook by clare vanderpool. 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. Clare vanderpool is the author of newbery medal winner moon over manifest and printz honor book navigating early. Delacorte books for young readers publication date. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. She has lived in one zip code but has traveled through many others. Dec 27, 2011 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. Do yourself a favorstep back in time and enjoy getting to know abilene, jinx and miss shady. This book is definitely in my top three favorite books. Moon over manifest has 8 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. And as manifests secrets are laid bare one by one, abilene begins to weave her own story into the fabric of the town.
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