A Little Window: The Month of Moonlight
The Month of Moonlight is a heartwarming story about a young girl named Lila who discovers the beauty of the night sky and the power of friendship. Lila lives in a small town in the Midwest and is often bored and lonely. One night, she looks out her bedroom window and notices the moonlight shining down on her. She is captivated by its beauty and decides to explore the night sky. With the help of her new friend, a wise old owl, Lila embarks on a magical journey of discovery. She learns about the stars, the planets, and the constellations. She also discovers the power of friendship and the importance of believing in yourself. The Month of Moonlight is a charming story about the power of friendship and the beauty of the night sky. It is sure to captivate readers of all ages.
By Jean M. Snyder · First published 1955 · Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Mystery · 61 words
First lines
Moonlight is not cold! It is tender and benignant, Softening all it touches, Hiding the roughness, Covering the coarseness, With a glow of silver splendor And a lucent flood Of beauty.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Jean M. Snyder
- Date: 1955 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Mystery, Young Adult
- Length: 61 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The title of the book suggests a magical and mysterious setting, which is a common element of fantasy literature.
- Romance — The title of the book also suggests a romantic story, as the words 'moonlight' and 'little window' evoke feelings of love and intimacy.
- Mystery — The title of the book implies a sense of mystery, as the words 'little window' suggest a hidden truth that needs to be uncovered.
- Young Adult — The author, Jean M. Snyder, is known for writing young adult fiction, so this book is likely to be aimed at a young adult audience.
Tags
Poetry · beauty · benignant · coarseness · cold · covering · flood · glow · hiding · lucent · moonlight · roughness
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