The Trouble With Half a Moon

TEleven-year-old Dellie is carrying more than a backpack full of books - she's carrying guilt. After a family tragedy she believes she caused, Dellie's world has grown smaller, filled with fear, grief, and unanswered questions. But when Corey, a troubled young boy, moves into her Brooklyn apartment building, Dellie's carefully guarded life begins to shift.

As she watches Corey navigate his own challenges, Dellie is faced with the hardest questions of all: Can you help someone else when you're still healing yourself? And how do you forgive - especially when the person you need to forgive is you?

The Trouble with Half a Moon is a poignant middle grade novel that explores grief, resilience, and the power of empathy. With a strong, relatable voice and a vivid urban setting, this story offers rich opportunities for classroom discussion around social-emotional learning, responsibility, and the complexity of family dynamics.

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The Trouble With Half a Moon

TEleven-year-old Dellie is carrying more than a backpack full of books - she's carrying guilt. After a family tragedy she believes she caused, Dellie's world has grown smaller, filled with fear, grief, and unanswered questions. But when Corey, a troubled young boy, moves into her Brooklyn apartment building, Dellie's carefully guarded life begins to shift.

As she watches Corey navigate his own challenges, Dellie is faced with the hardest questions of all: Can you help someone else when you're still healing yourself? And how do you forgive - especially when the person you need to forgive is you?

The Trouble with Half a Moon is a poignant middle grade novel that explores grief, resilience, and the power of empathy. With a strong, relatable voice and a vivid urban setting, this story offers rich opportunities for classroom discussion around social-emotional learning, responsibility, and the complexity of family dynamics.

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The Trouble With Half a Moon

The Trouble With Half a Moon

by Danette Vigilante
The Trouble With Half a Moon

The Trouble With Half a Moon

by Danette Vigilante

Overview

TEleven-year-old Dellie is carrying more than a backpack full of books - she's carrying guilt. After a family tragedy she believes she caused, Dellie's world has grown smaller, filled with fear, grief, and unanswered questions. But when Corey, a troubled young boy, moves into her Brooklyn apartment building, Dellie's carefully guarded life begins to shift.

As she watches Corey navigate his own challenges, Dellie is faced with the hardest questions of all: Can you help someone else when you're still healing yourself? And how do you forgive - especially when the person you need to forgive is you?

The Trouble with Half a Moon is a poignant middle grade novel that explores grief, resilience, and the power of empathy. With a strong, relatable voice and a vivid urban setting, this story offers rich opportunities for classroom discussion around social-emotional learning, responsibility, and the complexity of family dynamics.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781736774700
Publisher: Chichi Books
Publication date: 06/23/2025
Pages: 246
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.56(d)
Age Range: 10 - 12 Years

About the Author

Danette Vigilante grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and continues to call NYC home, where she lives with her family and her energetic pup, Juniper.Danette is the author of THE WAVES BENEATH THE SAND, TIA LUGO SPEAKS NO EVIL, which has earned several accolades, including a Moonbeam Children's Book Award Gold Medal, a Bronze Medal at The Independent Publisher Book Awards for multicultural fiction (JUV/YA), and an Honorable Mention at the International Latino Book Awards. Her other works include THE TROUBLE WITH HALF A MOON, a Sunshine State Young Readers Award nominee, and SAVING BABY DOE, named to the New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing list.A passionate advocate for literacy, Danette fosters a love of books in her community by maintaining a Little Free Library on her front lawn. Books and laughter are her favorite things, and she remains committed to inspiring young readers everywhere.
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