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Moonshine

Name: Moonshine
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Author: Justin Benton
ISBN: 9781684378982

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Published on Jun 09, 2020 | 192 Pages

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Published on Jun 09, 2020 | 192 Pages

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Set in the Great Depression, a boy begins to question his and his father’s illicit lifestyle brewing moonshine in the Tennessee wilderness and finds himself facing not only vengeful gangsters and a corrupt sheriff, but also the possibility of losing his Pa.

To keep food on the table during the Great Depression, thirteen-year-old Cub helps his widower father illegally distill and sell moonshine, despite Prohibition. However, their relaxed business is interrupted when a gangster named Salvatore arrives and offers a once-in-a-lifetime distribution deal to Cub’s father. Eager for a safer lifestyle, Cub decides to interfere with the gangster’s negotiations and end the deal. However, this broken arrangement backfires, forcing Cub to make some business decisions before things turn deadly. In this coming-of-age historical adventure by a debut author, Cub must race against time to not only save his father’s life, but also their future.

★ ”The smooth writing and… distinct narrative voice make this debut novel compelling from the start. Benton’s spot-on description of the sparse mountain setting with its social isolation and desperate poverty draw readers into the corrupt, complex times of the Great Depression. Though these elements are grim, they are balanced by strong themes of family and trust. When combined with the tense, realistic plot, a gripping piece of historical fiction emerges.” — Booklist, starred review

“Smooth, lyrical writing and crisp regional dialogue are the strengths of this debut. Benton knows his landscape… and should be a strong voice for the future… a fine adventure.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Benton has captured a unique moment in time in a unique setting… and woven an exquisite story. Cub and Pa will sneak into your heart and it will be hard to let them go. This is an outstanding choice for a curriculum tie-in on the Great Depression. Teachers and school librarians will want to add this to their collection.” — School Library Connection

ISBN9781684378982

Published onJun 09, 2020

Published byCalkins Creek

Pages192

Age Range8-12 years

GradeGrades 3-7

Reading LevelLexile: 780L

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Justin Benton

Justin Benton grew up on a farm in Georgia, where he had the chance to spend time at various distilleries and stills, legal and otherwise. Moonshine is his debut novel. He lives in Cartagena, Colombia, where he is a teacher and print translator.

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