Description moon over manifest by clare vanderpool. Moon over manifest, clare vanderpool s 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, paperback barnes. Dont miss moon over manifest the newbery medal winning childrens book about a young girls summer adventures during the great depression. Narrated by jenna lamia, cassandra campbell, and kirby heyborne. 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. Dec 27, 2011 moon over manifest, clare vanderpool s 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. Powerful in its simplicity and rich in historical detail, clare vanderpool s debut is a gripping story of loss and redemption.
For the love of pete, lettie, if you dont sing something a little more cheerful, abilene and me are going to throw you on a train and not wave goodbye. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The first edition of the novel was published in october 12th 2010, and was written by clare vanderpool. 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 by clare vanderpool everyday reading. Moon over manifest has 8 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. 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. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 368 pages and is available in hardcover format. Pdf moon over manifest book by clare vanderpool free. Oct 12, 2010 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.
Armed only with a few possessions and her list of universals. That is the first thing that struck me when i began reading moon over manifest, the 2011 newberry winner. Jun 28, 2011 listen to moon over manifest audiobook by clare vanderpool. Oct 12, 2010 moon over manifest ebook written by clare vanderpool. Clare vanderpool books list of books by author clare vanderpool. 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. Delacorte books for young readers publication date. As a kid she went on summer trips with her family in a holiday rambler travel trailer, touring every state in the continental u. Strange people and events become less strange as this wellcrafted puzzle comes together by the end of the novel. Moon over manifest, clare vanderpool the main character in the book is abilene tucker, a nice, adventurous girl from 1936. As a kid she went on summer trips with her family in a holiday rambler travel trailer, touring every state in. All books are shipped in good condition or better unless otherwise noted. And as manifests secrets are laid bare one by one, abilene begins to weave her own story into the fabric of the town. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading moon over manifest.
But theres one element that every great childrens book has which seems to be missing from moon over manifest. Moon over manifest kindle edition by vanderpool, clare. Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool, 9780375858291, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I closed my eyes to the dusty countryside and imagined the sign id seen only in gideons stories. 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. Clare vanderpool born 1965 is an american childrens book author living in wichita, kansas. Moon over manifest ebook by clare vanderpool rakuten kobo. And as manifest s secrets are laid bare one by one, abilene begins to weave her own story into the fabric of the town. Listen to moon over manifest by clare vanderpool at. Moon over manifest book by clare vanderpool 8 available. I closed my eyes to the dusty countryside and imagined the sign id seen only. 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.
Her father sent her to a small town called manifest, kansas while he worked a railroad job somewhere else. She arrived there to find that it was rundown and greatly affected by the great depression. Delacorte books for young readers, 9780385738835, 368pp. 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 movement of the train rocked me like a lullaby. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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. Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool books on tape. 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 an investigation to unfold the towns mystery, the rattler. Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool animal farm books. Moon over manifest is a tale of community, understanding, and family, with a little bit of mystery mixed in. Moon over manifest winner of the 2011 newbery award. Free download or read online moon over manifest pdf epub book.
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Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool booksamillion. The content isnt offensive, she doesnt push a liberal political or social agenda rare these days. Moon over manifest is a 1995 childrens novel written by american 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. Powerful in its simplicity and rich in historical detail, clare vanderpools debut is a gripping story of loss and redemption. She is also the first kansas native to win the newbery medal. And then, after a brief incident where she gets hurt and takes a bit to recover, he ships her off to spend the summer with an old friend of his, shady, in the. 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. This book is definitely in my top three favorite books. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read moon over manifest. Moon over manifest when 12yearold abilene jumps off the train in manifest, kan.
Clare vanderpool audio books, best sellers, author bio. Contact these bookstores for a copy of moon over manifest personalized and signed by clare. Her first book, moon over manifest, won the 2011 newbery medal, becoming the first debut author to achieve the feat in thirty years. Moon over manifest ebook written by clare vanderpool. But the novel ends beautifully, with abilene sitting on a railroad tie, reunited with her father after she has tied together the puzzle. Moon over manifest, book by clare vanderpool paperback. Clare has written two books, moon over manifest and navigating early. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Moon over manifest audiobook written by clare vanderpool. Rather, it is the storytelling itself that is delightful.
She also wrote the printz honor awardwinner, navigating early. Manifest a town with a rich past and a bright future. She has lived in one zip code but has traveled through many others. Drawing on stories she heard as a child, along with research in town newspapers, yearbooks, and graveyards, clare found a rich. This is not an amazing new story the plot itself is not whats extraordinary. Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool readaloud revival. Childrens middle grade historical books childrens middle. Do yourself a favorstep back in time and enjoy getting to know abilene, jinx and miss shady. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. 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. Buy a cheap copy of moon over manifest book by clare vanderpool. Clare vanderpools debut novel, moon over manifest, won the newbery medal for the most distinguished contribution to childrens literature. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Manifesta town with a rich past and a bright future.
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