The Girl Who Soared Over Fairyland and Cut the Moon in Two
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2013 · Est. 8.5 hour read

The Girl Who Soared Over Fairyland and Cut the Moon in Two

By Catherynne M. Valente, Ana Juan (Illustrator)

Book #2 in the Fairyland series

A girl must save Fairyland from a powerful moon-Yeti.

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248 pages· 77,333 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
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September yearns for adventure and finds herself whisked to the moon, where she reunites with her friends, Ell and Saturday. Together, they must confront a mysterious moon-Yeti threatening Fairyland. Can they unravel its secrets and save their magical world? Join September on a journey filled with wonder, danger, and unexpected twists as she discovers the true power of friendship and courage.

From the publisher

One of the most extraordinary works of fantasy, for adults or children, published so far this century. –Time magazine on the Fairyland series September misses Fairyland and her friends Ell, the Wyverary, and the boy Saturday. She longs to leave the routines of home and embark on a new adventure. Little does she know that this time, she will be spirited away to the moon, reunited with her friends, and find herself faced with saving Fairyland from a moon-Yeti with great and mysterious powers. The Girl Who Soared Over Fairyland and Cut the Moon in Two is another rich, beautifully told, wisely humorous, and passionately layered book from New York Times-bestselling author Catherynne M. Valente.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
248
Words
77,333
Reading age
10–14
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
930L
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.3
F&P level
~V
AR points
13
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
162833
Publication
Published
March 3, 2015
First published
October 1, 2013
Publisher
Square Fish
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250050618

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