Project Description

Summer on the Moon
Price: $15.95
ISBN: 978-1-56145-626-0
Publication Date: 4/1/2012
Page Count: 256
Size: 6 ̎ x 8-1/2 ̎
Age Range: 9 – 12
Language: English
Price: $7.95
ISBN: 978-1-56145-785-4
Publication Date: 4/1/2014
Page Count: 256
Size: 6 ̎ x 8-1/2 ̎
Age Range: 9 – 12
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-56145-829-5
Age Range: 9 – 12
Language: English
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GRL: Z, Gr 7th & up
Lexile: 630L
Themes: Class, Family, Friendship, Moving
BISAC 1: JUV013030 JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Multigenerational
BISAC 2: JUV039060 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Friendship
BISAC 3: JUV039140 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
Reviews
“A winsome tale chock-full of strong-minded people providing mutual support and well-timed nudges in good directions.” ―Booklist, STARRED REVIEW
“The third-person narration is tightly focused through Socko’s perspective, adopting a gentle colloquial voice that complements the natural dialogue. Steeped in violence (more implied than graphic) and poverty, but focused on love and hope.” ―Kirkus Reviews
“A perfect summer read for boys age 10 and older.” ―The Washington Post
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“I love Summer on the Moon (Peachtree) by Adrian Fogelin.” ―Susan Marston, Editorial Director of Junior Library Guild
“Something is always happening in this story, and the stakes are high – but not at the expense of characterization, and I love that about this book. In an awesome way, Adrian Fogelin has melded the story’s action with character development, and the reader leaves the story with an understanding of and a connection to each character.” ―Barbara Watson
“Adrian Fogelin artfully weaves together a touching story of despair and poverty into one of hope while emphasizing the power of love through friendship and family. A sensitive and moving look at the effects of economic hardship across the classes of society.” ―Boys to Books
“This interesting story explores the importance of home – both the physical place and the people who inhabit it.” ―Ms. Yingling Reads
“I went into this book thinking that it was going to be about an inner-city kid who made a bad choice and had to go work for his grandfather or something. I thought Socko would be gritty and hard. I was wrong on both counts. Socko is a gentle giant who will do anything for his friends.” ―Maestra Amanda’s Bookshelf
“This is a story of friendship, family, and finding community. It doesn’t gloss over the realities of urban poverty, but doesn’t dwell on them either. Instead, there’s an underlying hope for the future.” ―Sally’s Bookshelf
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Awards
Social Justice Literature Award ―Literacy and Social Justice Special Interest Group, International Reading Association, 2013
Florida Book Awards (Silver Medal, Children’s Category) ―Florida State University Program in American and Florida Studies, 2012
Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Middle School / Junior High) ―Kansas National Education Association, 2013
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Society of School Librarians International Book Awards (Honor Book, Language Arts, Grades K-6 Novels) ―Society of School Librarians International, 2012
Georgia Children’s Book Award (Nominee) ―University of Georgia, 2013-2014
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Meet the Author

Adrian Fogelin is the author of several novels for middle readers and young adults, including Crossing Jordan and The Real Question. She lives in Florida. You can visit her website here.