The Girl Who Chased the Moon: A Novel
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A dusting of magic, the aroma of sugary cakes swirling through the breeze, and a girl who unwittingly brings change to a town of misfits make for a sweet summer story filled with hope and forgiveness.”—Beth Hoffman, author of Saving CeeCee Honeycutt
Emily Benedict has come to Mullaby, North Carolina, hoping to solve at least some of the riddles surrounding her mother’s life. But the moment Emily enters the house where her mother grew up and meets the grandfather she never knew, she realizes that mysteries aren’t solved in Mullaby, they’re a way of life: Here are rooms where the wallpaper changes to suit your mood. Unexplained lights skip across the yard at midnight. And a neighbor, Julia Winterson, bakes hope in the form of cakes, not only wishing to satisfy the town’s sweet tooth but also dreaming of rekindling the love she fears might be lost forever. Can a hummingbird cake really bring back a lost love? Is there really a ghost dancing in Emily’s backyard? The answers are never what you expect. But in this town of lovable misfits, the unexpected fits right in.
Emily Benedict has come to Mullaby, North Carolina, hoping to solve at least some of the riddles surrounding her mother’s life. But the moment Emily enters the house where her mother grew up and meets the grandfather she never knew, she realizes that mysteries aren’t solved in Mullaby, they’re a way of life: Here are rooms where the wallpaper changes to suit your mood. Unexplained lights skip across the yard at midnight. And a neighbor, Julia Winterson, bakes hope in the form of cakes, not only wishing to satisfy the town’s sweet tooth but also dreaming of rekindling the love she fears might be lost forever. Can a hummingbird cake really bring back a lost love? Is there really a ghost dancing in Emily’s backyard? The answers are never what you expect. But in this town of lovable misfits, the unexpected fits right in.
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This was a very quick enjoyable book. I loved the characters. It was a magical story. Kind of the south meets twilight.
I was disappointed that the book ended on pg 167 of 188. But then the author made it up to me by including the recipes for Juliaâs Cakes. I am definitely going for some barbeque in the next few days.
I was disappointed that the book ended on pg 167 of 188. But then the author made it up to me by including the recipes for Juliaâs Cakes. I am definitely going for some barbeque in the next few days.
I picked this up yesterday and it was a wonderful quick read. I really enjoyed the mystery and magic of the town. I am definitely going to read some of this author's other books.
This is very much like all of Allenâs books. Magical realism with a touch of romance. I think if I had read it when I was reading all her books I wouldâve loved it more. But it was light and easy. Just like I wanted.
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