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Kelly Barnhill is an American author of children's literature and fantasy. She is best known for her novel 'The Girl Who Drank the Moon', which won the 2017 Newbery Medal.
Known for: The Girl Who Drank the Moon
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The Girl Who Drank the Moon
An epic fantasy novel about a young girl named Luna who is raised by a kind witch, a swamp monster, and a tiny dragon. As Luna grows, she must learn to control the powerful magic within her and uncover the truth about the world beyond the forest. The story explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the transformative power of knowledge and compassion.
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A World Built on Fear: The Protectorate and Its Lies
The Protectorate begins as a place of silence and smoke. Its people have been taught to believe a witch demands the annual sacrifice of an infant—and so they obey. At the center of this ritual stands Elder Gherland and his Council, who maintain power through fear. They proclaim sorrow as holy, suffe...
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Moonlight and Magic: Luna’s Awakening
One fateful night, everything shifts. While carrying yet another abandoned child through the forest, Xan accidentally feeds her moonlight instead of starlight. The moon’s magic—pure, untamed, and infinitely potent—courses through the infant’s veins. Xan is astonished. Sensing the child’s immense pow...
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About Kelly Barnhill
Kelly Barnhill is an American author of children's literature and fantasy. She is best known for her novel 'The Girl Who Drank the Moon', which won the 2017 Newbery Medal. Barnhill’s works often blend myth, magic, and moral insight, appealing to both young readers and adults.
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Kelly Barnhill is an American author of children's literature and fantasy. She is best known for her novel 'The Girl Who Drank the Moon', which won the 2017 Newbery Medal.
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