Listen to the Moon

By Michael Morpurgo

A lost girl, a war-torn family, and a ship's fateful journey intertwine in mystery and survival.

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368 pages· 84,332 words· Est. 9.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Merry sails on the Lusitania to reunite with her father, despite ominous warnings. Meanwhile, Alfie discovers a mysterious girl on an island, who only whispers 'Lucy.' As war looms, suspicions rise about her true identity. Are they friends or foes? In a world divided by conflict, unexpected bonds form, challenging perceptions and revealing hidden truths. Will Merry and Alfie find the answers they seek, or will the shadows of war consume them?

From the publisher

Alfie lives off the coast of England. Merry lives in New York City. Until Merry and her mother set sail on the Lusitania for England, where Merry’s father is recuperating from a war injury. People told them not to go, hearing rumors that the Lusitania might be carrying munitions. But they are desperate to be reunited with Merry’s father. Alfie and his father find a lost girl in an abandoned house on a small island. The girl doesn’t speak, except to say what sounds like “Lucy.” Alfie’s mother nurses her back to health. The others in the village suspect the unthinkable: Lucy is actually German–an enemy–because she’s found with a blanket with a German tag. Told from Alfie and Merry’s points of view, this exquisite novel tells of friends, enemies, and unexpected kindnesses. Listen to the Moon by Michael Morpurgo is war story and a tragic sea ship story, inspired by the sinking of the Lusitania during World War I.

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