This week 5th grade book club members are discussing Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool. This work of historical fiction takes place during the Great Depression in the small town of Manifest, Kansas. Through our book discussion, we will explore the ideas of friendship, belonging, community, hope, and loneliness.12-year-old Abilene Tucker, the daughter of a drifter, feels abandoned when her father puts her on a train and sends her to live with Shady Howard, part-time preacher and saloon operator, in the small town of Manifest, Kansas. Armed with her most prized possession, a broken compass that belonged to her father, Abilene sets out to discover her father’s connection to this worn-out town. What she learns is that Manifest is a town with a history of colorful and eccentric characters, and very deep secrets. As stories are told, and secrets revealed, Abilene starts to understand the meaning of community, the power of friendship, and most importantly, she begins to weave her own story.
To preview discussion questions, click here. Visit the Grade 5 page for more information related to author Clare Vanderpool, the Great Depression, and orphan trains. Happy reading!
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