Fae and the Moon

Written by Franco Aureliani · Illustrated by Catherine Satrun and Sarah Satrun

A girl steals the Moon, awakening monsters. Can she save the world from darkness?

4.0/7 Bookroo expert·3.3/5 Goodreads · 259 ratings

144 pages· 5,160 words· Est. 58 min read· ~620L

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Bookroo's summary

Fae mourns her missing mother beneath the Moon, her only solace. One night, she plucks it from the sky, finding comfort in its glow. But losing the Moon unleashes ancient monsters—rats, dragons, and more—each seeking its power. As darkness threatens, Fae must reclaim the Moon, confront her fears, and discover her inner strength. Can she restore balance and save the world from eternal night?

From the publisher

Filled with fearsome monsters, fascinating lore, and vibrant illustrations, Fae and the Moon is a much-needed adventure story about overcoming despair through the powers of love and hope. “The book’s lessons about believing in oneself and the importance of family are clear, important, and meaningful. . . . An entertaining fantasy story about personal empowerment and family love.” –Foreword Reviews Fae, in mourning for her missing mother, sits night after night below the Moon that her mother so loved. Then one night she discovers she can pluck the Moon out of the star-filled sky! Back safe in her house, she holds it close, feeling comfort at last. But Fae loses the Moon, and finds that taking it has awakened ancient monsters–rats, dragons, and more, who hunt it for themselves. Will Fae be able to reclaim the Moon, find her own inner strength, and save the world from eternal darkness?

At a glance

Format
Pages: 144
Words: 5,160
Reading age: 8–12
Audience: Middle Grade
Lexile: ~620L

Themes & topics

Books about magic Books about the moon Books about mythical creatures Books about reaching your potential (self-actualization)Books about redemption

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What families may want to know

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Violence

This book includes multiple illustrations of dragon creatures fighting and bleeding while fighting. The blood is the color of the dragons (blue and purple).

Scary Villains and Characters

This book includes a few illustrations showing a creepy-looking villain.

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