The Girl Who Drank the Moon. 2019 ed

The cherished Newbery Medal-winning story "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" is now available in paperback, captivating fans of classic fantasy tales with over a million copies sold. In March 2022, anticipate another enchanting fantasy release by Kelly Barnhill, titled "The Ogress and the Orphans." In the Protectorate, a baby is left each year as a tribute to the witch dwelling in the woods, a ritual they believe will spare them from her wrath. Unknown to them, Xan, the witch in the forest, is compassionate. Living with a sage Swamp Monster and a diminutive dragon, she rescues these infants, placing them with loving families beyond the forest and feeds them starlight along the way. However, one year, Xan mistakenly gives a baby moonlight instead of starlight, endowing her with remarkable magic. Realizing the gravity of her mistake, Xan chooses to raise this special child, named Luna, herself. As Luna nears her thirteenth year, her potent magic starts to surface, leading to unforeseen dangers. Concurrently, a young man from the Protectorate aims to liberate his people by slaying the witch. Nearby, ominous birds gather with unclear motives. Beneath the earth, a dormant volcano stirs back to life, while a mysterious woman with the heart of a tiger is on the hunt...