Georgie's Moon

by Chris Woodworth

Georgie Collins knows exactly how to make it through life in
a new town. Before her father left for Vietnam, he gave her
standing orders never to let anyone mess with her, and she
won't. As long as she doesn't allow the enemy to smell her fear,
Georgie will survive seventh grade in Glendale, Indiana, just
fine. But that doesn't mean she'll like it. How could she? Her
school has forced her to participate in a "Good Deeds
Program," so she's stuck visiting old people in a nursing home.
What's more, her classes are filled with "peacenik" kids who
think the war is wrong - including her only friend. At home,
it seems that the kids her mom is babysitting are constantly
whining at her. Worst of all, Georgie's father has been gone a
long time - and even though he promised to send her his love
every night on the moon, sometimes that's not enough.

This story of a feisty girl's fierce devotion to her father is a powerful reflection on the ravages of war.

Genres: Middle Grade

176 pages, Hardcover

First published February 21, 2006

About the author

CHRIS WOODWORTH’s debut novel, When Ratboy Lived Next Door, was hailed by School Library Journal as “an outstanding offering from a first-time author.” Her novel, Double-Click for Trouble, was selected as finalist for Best Book of Indiana–Children’s Literature and her book, Georgie's Moon, won Best Book of Indiana-Children's Literature. Her newest novel, Ivy in the Shadows, will be released in 2013. (All published by Farrar, Straus, and Giroux.)

Chris has lived in Indiana most of her life, recently moving to North Carolina. She is the mother of two children.

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an awesome book! It really depicts the strongs feelings children and adults had about the Vietnam War. I also liked it because it was not one sided. The author included both major opinions about the war. The main character is very believable and real. If someone did not know a lot about the war, this would be a good book to read. I highly recommend it.

[Toni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even though it's a Juvenile book, I enjoyed reading it. It had a surprise ending to me.

[Sarah]

This made me cry so much...

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, what a powerful book that showed personal growth in the characters! LOVED it!

[Trisha Zimmel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet story