The Moonlight School by Suzanne Woods Fisher is a work of historical fiction taking place in the early 1900s.  It explores the lifestyle of those living in the hills of Kentucky.  The author does a great job of painting a picture of the lifestyle of people in this area.

Lucy Wilson is a city girl who is unprepared for the way people live and cope with their situations.  Watching her transition from an uncomfortable and judgmental person to a woman who cares for the people in the hills is touching and tender.  Her thoughts and feelings will lead readers to question their own biases and judgements.

The story of Cora Wilson is a true story.  It is incredible to read about someone struggling against prejudice and tradition to improve life for others.  The part of the story that was most touching was seeing how many adults wanted to improve their lives by learning to read.  This story is a reminder that small changes can make a big difference.

This book was sent to Compass Book Ratings for review by Revell

Content Analysis:

Profanity/Language: None 

Violence/Gore:  Person threatens another verbally with bodily harm; report of a person abducting a child. 

Sex/Nudity:  Non-married characters kiss and embrace.

Mature Subject Matter:

Death of a parent, illiteracy, loss of a sibling.

Alcohol / Drug Use:

Moonshine manufacturing abounds; there are a few references to people consuming moonshine.