To help them to adjust to life in the country, the children find themselves assisting their new elderly neighbour, Mrs Falala. They’ve spent their whole life in the bustling city, so the thought of cool, calm Maine feels akin to moving to another planet. When their mum and dad decide to move their family to the country, Reena and Luke aren’t quite sure what to expect. Congratulations to new independent publisher Guppy Books for bringing it to readers in this country.Īndrea Reece Find This Book In Suitable For: Sharon Creech won the Carnegie Medal for Ruby Holler and Moo is just as original and heart-warming. The story is told in a blend of poems and prose that is perfect for the story, conjuring up unforgettable images of the characters and the setting. There is so much more to learn too, not least about Mrs Falala. Sent by their parents to help Zora’s owner Mrs Falala, one of the most doughty and memorable eccentrics in fiction, they are pushed and pummelled (often literally) into becoming proficient cow handlers. The surroundings and lifestyle are completely different, but the biggest drivers of change are their encounters with a cow called Zora. Reena and Luke’s lives change forever and in completely unexpected ways when they move from New York City to live in Maine. Longlisted for the UKLA Book Award 2022 ages 7-10 The year’s outstanding debut authors for children: shortlist for the 2023 Branford Boase Award announced.Celebrate Grandparents Day with 50 great kids books about grandparents.Anxiety & Wellbeing - 80 Books to Help Children Nurture Good Mental Health.Jacqueline Wilson - our Guest Editor of the Month.Branford Boase 2023 – what the judges had to say about the shortlist.

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