The Moonlight school

Reviewed by:

Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and long time book discussion leader

REVIEW INTRODUCTION

Title:

Moonlight school

Author:

Suzanne Woods Fisher

Publisher:

Revell

http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/revell

Date:

February 2, 2021

Format:

Paperback

Length:

320 pages

OVERVIEW

In the Spring of 1911, Lucy Wilson is sent to Kentucky to help her Aunt Cora, superintendent of education in Rowan County, a very prestigious job for a woman. Lucy is assigned to be a scribe for the mountain people; most could not read yet received letters and wanted to respond. Lucy is shocked and repelled by the conditions and the poverty she encounters. Yet, soon she is enamored by many of the people she is getting to know. Enamored yet disturbed and dismayed at their illiteracy and the prospect of no change in the future.

Cora contrives the idea of a night school, a schools for adults that would be held on moonlit nights, a plan to relieve illiteracy. But will they come?

This book, Moonlight School, is based on true events that caused the country to take adult literacy seriously. A plan that in our story gives real purpose to Lucy and also introduces her to something totally unexpected-the love of her life.

ASSESSMENT

Rating (1 to 5):

5

Suggested Audience:

Fans of Christian fiction, particularly historical fiction and lovers of books and reading

Christian Impact:

Not only is Christianity woven through this story but also a passion for literacy for everyone.