Jacksonville Public Library

Dear Mothman, Robin Gow

eng

illustrations

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Ages 10 to 14, Amulet Books

novels

Dear Mothman

1338833226

Robin Gow

"Halfway through sixth grade, Noah's best friend and the only other trans boy in his school, Lewis, passes away in a car accident. Feeling lost and alone, Noah starts writing letters to Mothman, Lewis's favorite cryptid, wondering if he would understand how Noah feels. At first, Noah isn't sure whether he actually believes in Mothman -- not like Lewis did. But when strange things start to happen around his wooded home, Noah wonders whether there might be something to the stories. He decides to make his science fair project about Mothman, despite his teacher's urging to study something "real." As Noah's mind begins to open, so does his world. He makes friends with a group of girls in his grade and finally feels like he belongs. But most of the world is not so accepting, and he has no evidence to prove that Mothman exists. With the science fair looming closer, Noah decides to risk everything, trek into the woods, and find Mothman himself. Moving and lyrical, <i>Dear Mothman</i> is a story about finding belonging and hope in the most unexpected places." --Book jacket

pre adolescent