#48 in Children’s books
The Girl Who Drank the Moon
- 388
- Pages
- about 7 h
- Reading time
- Newbery Medal
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About the book
The Girl Who Drank the Moon is a 2016 children's book by Kelly Barnhill. The book focuses on Luna, who after being raised by a witch named Xan, must figure out how to handle the magical powers she was accidentally given before it is too late. The book received the 2017 Newbery Medal.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.1 across 186 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 50% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Children’s books average of 8.0. That is how 8.0 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.7 | 40 | 22% |
| Hardcover | 8.2 | 146 | 79% |
Frequently asked
What is The Girl Who Drank the Moon rated?
8.0 out of 10, from 186 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is The Girl Who Drank the Moon worth reading?
Readers give it 8.0/10 from 186 ratings, which puts it ahead of 65 % of the Children’s books shelf.
How long does it take to read The Girl Who Drank the Moon?
About 7 hours at an average reading pace — 388 pages.
Where does The Girl Who Drank the Moon rank?
#48 in Children’s books on the current snapshot.
What age is The Girl Who Drank the Moon for?
The Girl Who Drank the Moon sits on the Children shelf in the sources we use, which by convention means roughly ages 5–10. This is a guide from the book’s category, not a publisher’s age rating. It has 388 pages — longer than 93% of the ranked books in Children’s books.
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