The Moon and I: A Delightful Memoir About Writing, Life Lessons, and a Blacksnake Companion for Kids (Ages 8-12)

The Moon and I: A Delightful Memoir About Writing, Life Lessons, and a Blacksnake Companion for Kids (Ages 8-12)

<p> The Moon that inspires Betsy Byars's memoir isn't the one in the sky, but a huge, harmless blacksnake she finds in the rafters of her porch. This meeting begins an exploration of the writing process. With energy, wit, and delight, the Newbery medalist shows how "the good scraps" of her life, from a bully named Bubba to a gift-wrapped dime, weave into her work.</p>