A Place to Hang The Moon revolves around three siblings, William, Edmund, and Anna Pearce. Set in the landscape of war torn England during the second World War, it isn’t a prime time to go family hunting. However, with the death of their grandmother and only guardian, the children need someone to look after them. With the help of their grandmother’s solicitor, a plan is hatched and the orphaned trio sets out to find a family. A family of their own, one who will think that they’ve hung the moon.
In A Place to Hang The Moon, Kate Albus has spun one of the most heartwarming and nostalgic tales that I have ever had the pleasure to cross paths with. Her characters are not ones that spend their existence only within the pages of a book. Rather, they jump off the pages and take up residency in the heart of the reader. From the elderly Miss Collins, to the terrible Forrester boys, down to the mindreading librarian, Mrs. Muller.
Though it may appear as a simple juvenile fiction novel, this book is a classic in the making and a hidden jem in the world of literature. I can heartily recommend it as a heartwarming read for any age!
Moral Value: 5/5
Artistic Value: 5/5
Overall Value: 5/5
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