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A Slice of the Moon

By Sandi Toksvig

Adjectives

heartwarming adventurous inspiring

Genres

Historical Fiction Adventure Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Slim Hannigan's life in Ireland is filled with love, laughter, and a pet pig named Hamlet. But when famine strikes, her family faces hunger and hardship. They embark on a perilous journey to America, hoping for a better future. Along the way, Slim encounters challenges that test her courage and determination. Can she keep her family together through the trials ahead?

About the author

Sandi Toksvig is a well-known writer, comedian, and presenter from the UK. She loves telling stories and making people laugh. Sandi is famous for hosting the TV show 'QI' and for writing lots of funny books for children. She enjoys sharing her curiosity about the world and encouraging everyone to ask questions.

Pages

480 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2016

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