FIND THE MOON
By Beth Fehlbaum
Young Adult / Social Issues / Family Issues
Publisher: Progressive Rising Phoenix Press
Pages: 298 pages
Expected Publication Date: January 10, 2023
Now she's in tiny Patience, Texas, with her eccentric potty-mouthed grandmother, ever-patient stargazing grandfather, an uncle who reminds her a lot of a cop who terrified her during a drug bust, a herd of Norwegian Dwarf goats, their "guard donkeys," and three canine roommates occupying Kylie's former nursery.
When the authorities make a mistake that could cost her everything, Kylie must decide whether to tell the truth-all of it-in order to save herself and her sister.
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5 stars!
Although this young adult novel addresses very difficult
topics, it is ultimately a story of love, hope, and recovery.
Find the Moon by Beth Fehlbaum is an amazing story of
triumph over childhood trauma and sexual abuse, resiliency, and hope. Kylie is
a remarkable young heroine, surviving the worst situation while still protecting
the little sister she loves above all others. This character's voice is raw and
genuine, and I felt so much emotion reading her story. I ached for her as her
separation from Aliza dragged on and on. The reader also learns throughout the
book that many of Kylie's peers in high school have also suffered traumas of
their own, each reacting and handling their grief in their own ways, some
better than others.
The story is told from Kylie's point of view, so we only get
glimpses of what Aliza's recovery looks like with her father and his new
family. But Papa and Honey Briscoe are strong characters trying to get their
granddaughter back to a decent life. They make mistakes, they struggle at
times, and Kylie, who has experienced the greatest betrayals, must learn to
trust again. She makes mistakes, too. But for the most part, she is surrounded
and supported by good people who love her.
Readers should be aware that this young adult book addresses
tough topics: child neglect and abandonment, sexual assault, sexual abuse, sex
trafficking, drug use, drug dealing, date rape, animal death, and violence, but
the story is ultimately one of hope, love, and recovery. I recommend FIND THE
MOON for readers of young adult fiction that handle these critical topics.
Authenticity, calling out hypocrisy, and finding one's voice are frequent themes in Beth's work, and they are absolutely essential themes in her life, as well. Beth has a B.A. in English, minor in secondary education, and an M.Ed. in reading. Beth is in-demand as an author-panelist, having presented/appeared at the Texas Library Association Annual Conference, the American Library Association's annual conference, YALSA, N.C.T.E./ALAN, and numerous YA book festivals. She's a member of The Author's Guild, SCBWI, Romance Writers of America, and the Texas Federation of Teachers. She loves doing school visits and meeting teens, teachers, and librarians!
Beth lives in the woods of East Texas in a house on a slice of family acreage. The home was built by her family over one very hot humid summer, a task she wishes never to repeat again. This sanctuary-of-sorts is lined by pine trees, and the woods are inhabited by raccoons, possums, and feral cats. All of these creatures appear to consider Beth their cat-food-providing goddess. There is no place she would rather be.
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