I truly enjoyed the book. I was teary-eyed when Glerk took Xan to the Bog. The beauty of Glerk being the Poem and the Bog - and eternal life - very moving. I love the way characters connected. I felt like I wanted a little more at end - more about Luna and her mother maybe. I kept expecting resolution related to whoever telling the story.#Newbery2017
"Ideas, after all, are dangerous." Ch. 28 How many times throughout history has this thought been the cause of
oppression??? #Newbery2017
I too, am so happy we will finish the book this week. I am worried for Luna and everyone in the forest. Interesting that the witch is referred to as a tiger in the woods. I dislike her thirst for sorrow. Will Xan pass? Will Luna quickly learn to use her newfound magical powers? Will the elder feel guilt and play a role in saving his nephew? What will become of the sacrificial baby? Will Luna's mother find her just as the birds have? #Newbery2017
I am so glad we will finish book this next week! I have so many questions. We know there are connections among the characters. Is there are also a circular time loop? How are Luna's mother and Xan connected? Birds are important to both. And Ethyne is interesting - more to her - what role will she play? This book would make good plot study! #Newbery2017
How many of you follow this author on Twitter? I did, but I don't... "interesting" and frequent posts. I would love to hear her speak to gain insight. I'm thinking she's probably eccentric and brilliant. #Newbery2017
One more thing, I believe both the grandmother and Luna have been put through the same magical spell. The grandmother was forgetful about certain things and I believe her caregiver placed the same spell on her as she placed on Luna. I think this was for some form of protection. #Newbery2017
Ch. 13-24 This quote stuck with me and has been stated many times. Do you know what it is? When he was scarred by the birds, I was distressed however it got him out of the council and into a profession he loves. The idea of it being a map is one that I too am interested in learning more about. I hope the quote doesn't apply to Antain and his new child! I am looking forward to the next 12 chapters. I have a feeling that loss will be a theme.
I keep finding myself thinking of all of the mothers' losses from each year's Day of Sacrifice, not to mention Luna's mother who is still suffering, locked away in the tower of the Protectorate. Hoping that the mothers are one day reunited with their grown children in the Free Cities and that Luna's mother survives long enough to see her return. #Newbery2017
I am really enjoying that the characters (witch, swamp monster, dragon) who are typically portrayed as villains are caring, loving and selfless. The villagers see them as dangerous and evil but the reality is so very different. ❤️#newbery2017
