Tracing Stars
Philomel/Penguin Summer 2012
Indie Lee Chickory is the fish freak of Plumtown. She's an expert at making
fish faces and has a pet, The Lobster Monty Cola, who lives in a salt-water
pool outside her bedroom window. But while she likes fish very much, not
everyone else does, which makes finding friends a little difficult. Sure
there’s her older sister, Bebe, but she has other friends—and also has a
starring role in the upcoming town musical, which has made her pretty popular.
So when Indie accidentally brings Monty to school, to disastrous results, Bebe
almost dies of embarrassment and Indie is left without anyone. No
friends, no sister, and no lobster.
One night, Indie wishes on her favorite star. She wants to find the lobster
Monty Cola and to be a better Chickory so that Bebe will like her again. But
finding Monty and being a better Chickory is an all day and all night job. During
the day, Indie works at the theater, showing Bebe and her friends how much she
can fit in with their crew. And at night, she searches for her lost lobster by
building a fishing boat up in a tree with Owen Stone, who works in the props
shop. Everything seems to be going well—until Bebe and her gang make it clear
that being friends with Owen is a ticket straight to loserville.
Can Indie keep her friendship with Owen a secret? And will doing so make her
a better Chickory—or a worse one?
Praise for Tracing Stars
This improbable plot and spunky protagonist are appealing bait for a heartfelt, memorable story. --Kirkus (Starred)
This timeless story perfectly captures the growth that summer affords
kids when, after endless days and nights, they emerge truer versions of
themselves.--Ann Kelley Booklist (Starred)
Set in a Maine coastal town, this offbeat summer
story ably explores themes of self-discovery and friendship.--School Library Journal
Moulton’s sensitivity to her characters’ emotions extends the
tale’s mood and setting. The sea and the stars, ever-present yet always
in motion, influence the characters’ actions while reflecting the
story’s dynamics.--Elissa Gershowitz, Horn Book
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Flutter: The Story of Four Sisters and One Incredible JourneyPhilomel/Penguin, May 12, 2011
Big things are about the happen at Maple's house. Mama's going to have a
baby, which means now there will be four Rittle sisters instead of just
three. But when baby Lily is born too early and can't come home from
the hospital, Maple knows it's up to her to save her sister. So she and
Dawn, armed with a map and some leftover dinner, head off down a river
and up a mountain to find the Wise Woman who can grant miracles. Now
it's not only Lily's survival that they have to worry about, but also
their own. The dangers that Maple and Dawn encounter on their journey
makes them realize a thing or two about miracles-and about each other.
Praise for Flutter:
"A heartfelt tale of familial love, with just a touch of magic"--Publishers Weekly
"....readers will enjoy the fast-paced action." --Kirkus
"Moulton is an author to watch." --Booklist
“[T]he page-turner of a survival story, and the ultimate
resolution that love…is the true miracle, will offer a satisfying read.” –School Library Journal
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