Over the Moon at the Big Lizard Diner

by Lisa Wingate

First published 2005

When a mysterious gray mare appears at the Big Lizard Diner, young Natalie Winfield is drawn into the lives of the diner's colorful patrons, including a gruff but kind-hearted cook. As Natalie works to unravel the mare's origins and find her a home, she uncovers unexpected connections and discovers the courage to confront her own past. At the heart of this story lies the power of community and the healing bonds between humans and animals.

Genres: fiction, romance, family-life, contemporary

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: found-family, second-chance

Setting: Big Lizard Diner, Texas Hill Country

Period: 21st-century

307 pages · Paperback · New American Library

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