The Moonlight School by Suzanne Woods Fisher Book Review
ABOUT THE BOOK
Haunted by her sister’s mysterious disappearance, Lucy Wilson arrives in Rowan County, Kentucky, in the spring of 1911 to work for Cora Wilson Stewart, superintendent of education. When Cora sends Lucy into the hills to act as scribe for the mountain people, she is repelled by the primitive conditions and intellectual poverty she encounters. Few adults can read and write.
Born in those hills, Cora knows the plague of illiteracy. So does Brother Wyatt, a singing schoolmaster who travels through the hills. Involving Lucy and Wyatt, Cora hatches a plan to open the schoolhouses to adults on moonlit nights. The best way to combat poverty, she believes, is to eliminate illiteracy. But will the people come?
As Lucy emerges from a life in the shadows, she finds purpose; or maybe purpose finds her. With purpose comes answers to her questions, and something else she hadn’t expected: love.
Book: The Moonlight School
Author: Suzanne Woods Fisher
Genre: Historical Fiction
Release Date: February 2, 2021
MY BOOK REVIEW
Suzanne Woods Fisher's books are the best especially her historical fiction. She does a wonderful job at blending fact and fiction and introducing real-life figures. We are taken back to Spring 1911. Lucy Wilson is sent by her father to rural Rowan County, KY to assist her cousin Cora in the fight for literacy by providing reading and writing lessons for adults who want to improve their future. There really was a Cora Wilson Stewart. Lucy's family wasn't poor. She realized how privilege she was after going down to Rowan County where there was so much poverty. "The Moonlight School" is so needed. It raises awareness about how important being able to read is. Suzanne did such a great job relaying the theme through the story. There is devastation, investigation, and love. Brother Wyatt develops an interest in her. She ends up opening up her heart to him.
If you can't read it does make you have self-esteem issues. This is a beautiful story. Suzanne did her research. Every character was beautifully written. I highly recommend reading it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book courtesy of CelebrateLit.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Carol award winner Suzanne Woods Fisher writes stories that take you to places you’ve never visited—one with characters that seem like old friends. But most of all, her books give you something to think about long after you’ve finished reading it. With over one million copies of her books sold worldwide, Suzanne is the best-selling author of more than thirty books, ranging from non-fiction books, to children’s books, to novels. She lives with her very big family in California.
More from Suzanne
I’m Suzanne Woods Fisher, the author of The Moonlight School. This historical fiction will release on February 2, 2021, and is based on a true story featuring Cora Wilson Stewart, a Kentucky educator way ahead of her times. In 1911, Cora had a crazy idea—to open rural one-room schoolhouses in her county on moonlit nights to teach illiterate adults how to read and write.
So what happened next? Well, it’s so astonishing that you wouldn’t believe me if I told you. Instead, I hope you’ll read the book and find out for yourself.
In the meantime, this infographic provides a fascinating look at illiteracy THEN…and NOW. Makes you want to thank your teachers, doesn’t it?
GIVEAWAY
To celebrate her tour, Suzanne is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Amazon gift card!!
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