The Girl Who Chased the Moon

by Sarah Addison Allen

First published 2010

When Emily Benedict arrives in the quirky town of Mullaby, North Carolina, she's determined to uncover the secrets of her mother's childhood. But as she settles into her grandfather's haunted house, Emily realizes that the mysteries of Mullaby run deeper than she ever imagined. With the help of a magical bakery, a boy who can move the moon, and a family legacy of enchantments, Emily must navigate a world where the impossible becomes real. In the process, she discovers that the greatest mystery of all is the love that binds a family together.

Genres: romance, fantasy, magical-realism, contemporary-romance

Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical

Tropes: found-family, magical-realism

Setting: North Carolina

287 pages · Library Binding · Center Point Pub

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