- Library Binding: 88 pages
- Publisher: Harpercollins (Mar 1980)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0060219181
- ISBN-13: 978-0060219185
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 14.5 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Aaron awoke to the sharp cry of sea gulls, suddenly remembered what day it was and burst out of bed as though the sheets were afire. Read the first page
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Twelve-year-old Aaron is mute and lives with his widowed mother near a coastal village. Lost or delayed in a snowstorm she fails to return home, so the brave son decides to seek her in the frosty, robber-infested forests. His wandering takes him to a decrepit, inn where the vicious landlady takes him prisoner (by hiding his boots) and then makes him her slave. Nor can he say a word in his defense, even when falsely accused of being a Fingersmith (what a quaint expression)!
The cruel proprietress proves to be even worse than a thief and a kidnapper, for she dabbles in evil magic to ferret out the secrets of her sleeping guests. And now she forces young Aaron to help her by reading their dreams for her personal gain.
The hero never speaks, though his hearing is fine, so his handicap decreases his likelihood of escaping and finding his mother. This is a fast read; kids will enjoy the obstacles to Aaron's happiness and rescue. They are sure to be intrigued by the element of magic in this tale. I like the clever way that the author dispenses Justice to the crooks without overt violence. Just be sure that YOU don't spend the night at the Half-a-Moon Inn!
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
MAGIC AND VILLAINY IN NEW ENGLAND
18 May 1998
Format:Paperback
Twelve-year-old Aaron is mute and lives with his widowed mother near a coastal village. Lost or delayed in a snowstorm she fails to return home, so the brave son decides to seek her in the frosty, robber-infested forests. His wandering takes him to a decrepit, inn where the vicious landlady takes him prisoner (by hiding his boots) and then makes him her slave. Nor can he say a word in his defense, even when falsely accused of being a Fingersmith (what a quaint expression)!
The cruel proprietress proves to be even worse than a thief and a kidnapper, for she dabbles in evil magic to ferret out the secrets of her sleeping guests. And now she forces young Aaron to help her by reading their dreams for her personal gain.
The hero never speaks, though his hearing is fine, so his handicap decreases his likelihood of escaping and finding his mother. This is a fast read; kids will enjoy the obstacles to Aaron's happiness and rescue. They are sure to be intrigued by the element of magic in this tale. I like the clever way that the author dispenses Justice to the crooks without overt violence. Just be sure that YOU don't spend the night at the Half-a-Moon Inn!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
A Delightfully Dark Adventure Tale For Young Readers!
20 May 2002
Format:Paperback
This is, at its heart, a tale of adventure and danger undertaken by a mute boy named Aaron. When his mother doesn't return from her journey, Aaron sets off in search of her, braving the dangerous woods and uncertain terrain of winter. When he stays a night at the Half-A-Moon Inn, he becomes a prisoner of the unscrupulous proprieteress, Mrs. Grackle. Aaron is a virtual slave--unable to tell anyone his plight and forced to help Mrs. Grackle as she spies into her guests dreams. It's up to Aaron to use his wits and courage to figure out a way out of this situation.
This is one of those, "what happens next?" stories that keep you reading and [pull] you in until the last page. And perhaps the best part of this story is the proactive young hero. Aaron's adventure comes about because of his own choices and his own abilities. Young readers will readily identify with the young man and feel his frustrations and triumphs. While the story is certainly one of the "coming of age" variety, it is also a hearty adventure tale. This is a fabulous read-aloud to share with younger children.
Although published in 1980, this book is timeless in its appeal. Like any good fairy tale, or adventure, the hero wins out and the villains get their come-uppance. This is a valuable addition to my library!
^_^ Happy reading!
shanshad
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Will Aaron escape or will he be stuck there forever?
21 Sep 2004
Format:Paperback
The Half-A-Moon Inn book is about a boy named Aaron who's mute. Aaron has just turned 12 and his mother decides he is old enough to stay home alone. One night a blizzard holds her up and she doesn't return. Aaron gets worried and goes looking for her. While out looking, he gets lost and finds refuge in an inn. When he's there the innkeeper turns out to be mean and decides to keep him there for good and makes him stay pick pocketing and peeking into people's dreams will he have to stay there forever or will he escape?
What I liked about the book was that it had you in suspense at the end of every chapter. The Half-a-Moon Inn,
I personally think, is a "page-turner!"
What I liked about the book was that it had you in suspense at the end of every chapter. The Half-a-Moon Inn,
I personally think, is a "page-turner!"
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