My Thoughts...
So I tried to read this book two times at the very beginning of the summer, but I couldn't get in to it. I decided I would put it off until the very end. Well, as it turns out third time is the charm. I loved this book! It made me laugh out loud, it kept me in suspense and on my toes, and it had a great ending. I think it's funny that my mind didn't want to accept this book at first, and although I finished it after the completion date for this independent study, I am glad I read it.
As I have stated numerous times I love the historical fictions. Moon Over Manifest was neat because it blended two historical periods. I loved that there were so many characters that fit the time, and that some of them were based on real people. If I didn't know better I would think most of the story was fiction and very little was fact. I like how Vanderpool included the notes at the end of the book to help distinguish between the two. I would definitely recommend this book to others, but I would also love to use it in a program.
Although I don't support teaching children cons, it sure would be a fun activitiy. I also think we could make some pretty cool treasure/scavenger hunts based on the activities and stories within this book. I may have enjoyed this book more too because the pressure was off and I could read it at a snail's pace. Either way, I am glad I went back in time to Manifest with Abilene and Jinx.
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