Once in a Blue Moon by Sharon Flake (Historical Fiction and Novel in Verse)
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Once in a Blue Moon by Sharon Flake
One night, James Henry and his mom were at the lighthouse and then something happened that made James Henry scared. Very scared. So scared that he doesn't like to leave the house because who knows what could happen to him and to other people too. He used to have no problem being outside, but now everything feels too much, including school. Luckily, his twin sister Hattie is there to help him along.
But when a new girl moves to town and starts taking Hattie away from the house, James Henry feels like his one main supporter is leaving him. Hattie is convinced that a blue moon that will be coming up soon makes anything possible. If she can only get James Henry to the lighthouse the night of the blue moon, he will be fine again. However, as with any plan, things always go wrong!
Recommended for grades 6 and up.
United States
