The Girl Who Drank the Moon

Ali's Thoughts:

Every year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby in the forest as a sacrifice to the witch they believe lives there. But Xan, the witch, isn't dangerous at all, she rescues the babies and carries them to loving homes in the Free Cities. When she accidentally raises one girl on moonlight instead of starlight, that girl grows up with more magic than anyone expected. A Newbery Medal winner with real emotional depth and proof that not every fall witch story has to be spooky to be good. Ages 9+