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Franklin and Luna Go to the Moon
Luna’s best friend, Franklin, is a dragon. They love to read stories about everything from trampolining to deep-sea diving. One day, they are reading about where werewolves live and Franklin begins to wonder where he is from. He is 605 years old and has no idea where to find other dragons!
Luna suggests that they go on an adventure to find his family. They Google his family tree, they e-mail a princess, and along the way they find twenty yetis eating spaghetti, five vampires reading Shakespeare, not to mention disco-dancing unicorns . . . but no dragons!
Where on earth could they be?
Following the success of Franklin’s Flying Bookshop, Franklin and Luna Go to the Moon― a book about the joys of reading, exploring, and coming home― continues to bring the magic of classic fairy tales into the twenty-first century.
Luna suggests that they go on an adventure to find his family. They Google his family tree, they e-mail a princess, and along the way they find twenty yetis eating spaghetti, five vampires reading Shakespeare, not to mention disco-dancing unicorns . . . but no dragons!
Where on earth could they be?
Following the success of Franklin’s Flying Bookshop, Franklin and Luna Go to the Moon― a book about the joys of reading, exploring, and coming home― continues to bring the magic of classic fairy tales into the twenty-first century.
32 pages, Hardcover
Published September 20, 2018
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Jen Campbell
37 books12k followersJen Campbell is a bestselling author and award-winning poet. Her short story collection The Beginning of the World in the Middle of the Night is published by Two Roads, her children's picture books, Franklin's Flying Bookshop, Franklin and Luna go to the Moon, and Franklin and Luna and the Book of Fairy Tales are published by Thames & Hudson. Her poetry collection The Girl Aquarium is published by Bloodaxe.
Jen is also the author of the Sunday Times bestselling Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops series, and The Bookshop Book. Her poetry pamphlet The Hungry Ghost Festival is published by The Rialto. She's a recipient of an Eric Gregory Award and won the Jane Martin Poetry Prize.
Jen worked as a bookseller for ten years and now has a Youtube channel, where she talks about all things books. She also runs a podcast called BOOKS WITH JEN, is Vlogger in Residence for the Poetry Book Society, offers writing workshops and editorial services, and runs a book club for TOAST.
She grew up in the north east of England and now lives in London. She is represented by Charlie Campbell at Kingsford Campbell.
Jen is also the author of the Sunday Times bestselling Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops series, and The Bookshop Book. Her poetry pamphlet The Hungry Ghost Festival is published by The Rialto. She's a recipient of an Eric Gregory Award and won the Jane Martin Poetry Prize.
Jen worked as a bookseller for ten years and now has a Youtube channel, where she talks about all things books. She also runs a podcast called BOOKS WITH JEN, is Vlogger in Residence for the Poetry Book Society, offers writing workshops and editorial services, and runs a book club for TOAST.
She grew up in the north east of England and now lives in London. She is represented by Charlie Campbell at Kingsford Campbell.
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January 19, 2019
Each year my family reads all the Goodreads-award-nominated picture books. Franklin and Luna Go to the Moon is book #19 (of 20) of 2018. (It just yesterday, 1/17/19, came into the first library in the area, as I guess because it came from a British publisher; which may explain part of the reason it was the 20th ranked book of 20 for Goodreads voters?). This is the story of a girl, Luna, and her friend, Franklin, a dragon, who wants to go to the moon to find his family. It’s the second in a series; last year’s Franklin’s Flying Bookshop, by the same team, was also nominated for the Goodreads awards last year.
Lyra (11): 4 stars. I thought it was very creative, the story and the art. I like it that her best friend is a dragon, but why are all the dragons a different color than Franklin?
Hank (12): 3 stars. I didn’t like the rhyme [which he overheard Mom and Dad talking about; he gave last year’s book 5 stars]
Harry (14): 3.5 stars. I like the journey to find the dragon’s home.
Tara: 3 stars. I don't love rhyming books unless they are really well done. This was just okay.
[This is what Tara wrote about last year’s Franklin’s Flying Bookshop: “It didn't rhyme and then did and then once in a while. It had cadence and then it didn't. I didn't like that.”]
Dave: 3 stars. I think the story here is too ambitious for a picture book story, and said something similar about Franklin and Luna book 1, Franklin’s Flying Bookshop: It’s similar in that it is, again, about their friendship, and reading, and stories, and fantasy, and space travel, and then it adds this new twist, finding home. Whew! Too much, I say. And I feel the same way as Tara about the rhyming; sometimes it rhymes, sometimes it doesn’t, it doesn’t seem to have a pattern. So why all of 3.5 stars for me? Because Katie Hartnett is a great, 5 star illustrator, and it is fun to look at.
Lyra (11): 4 stars. I thought it was very creative, the story and the art. I like it that her best friend is a dragon, but why are all the dragons a different color than Franklin?
Hank (12): 3 stars. I didn’t like the rhyme [which he overheard Mom and Dad talking about; he gave last year’s book 5 stars]
Harry (14): 3.5 stars. I like the journey to find the dragon’s home.
Tara: 3 stars. I don't love rhyming books unless they are really well done. This was just okay.
[This is what Tara wrote about last year’s Franklin’s Flying Bookshop: “It didn't rhyme and then did and then once in a while. It had cadence and then it didn't. I didn't like that.”]
Dave: 3 stars. I think the story here is too ambitious for a picture book story, and said something similar about Franklin and Luna book 1, Franklin’s Flying Bookshop: It’s similar in that it is, again, about their friendship, and reading, and stories, and fantasy, and space travel, and then it adds this new twist, finding home. Whew! Too much, I say. And I feel the same way as Tara about the rhyming; sometimes it rhymes, sometimes it doesn’t, it doesn’t seem to have a pattern. So why all of 3.5 stars for me? Because Katie Hartnett is a great, 5 star illustrator, and it is fun to look at.
August 2, 2018
Utterly charming.
January 26, 2025
Titulo: Franklin and Luna go to the moon [Franklin and Luna #2]
Autor: Jen Campbell (autora), Katie Harnett (ilustradora)
Motivo de lectura: #PopSugarReadingChallenge2025
Lectura / Relectura: Lectura
Fisico / Electronico: Electronico
Mi edicion: -
Puntuacion: 4/5
El dragón Franklin, la niña Luna, y la tortuga Neil Armstrong, se embarcan en la aventura de ayudar a Franklin a encontrar a su familia.
Es una historia cálida, que estoy segura que a los mas peques de la casa puede encantarles, un lectura que podría llevar a conversar sobre amistad, familia, planetas, astronomía, y criaturas fantásticas como los dragones.
La ilustración es bonita, aunque para ser sincera no me agrada mucho cuando los adultos dibujan como niños pequeños (pero esto es simplemente una opinión personal).
Autor: Jen Campbell (autora), Katie Harnett (ilustradora)
Motivo de lectura: #PopSugarReadingChallenge2025
Lectura / Relectura: Lectura
Fisico / Electronico: Electronico
Mi edicion: -
Puntuacion: 4/5
El dragón Franklin, la niña Luna, y la tortuga Neil Armstrong, se embarcan en la aventura de ayudar a Franklin a encontrar a su familia.
Es una historia cálida, que estoy segura que a los mas peques de la casa puede encantarles, un lectura que podría llevar a conversar sobre amistad, familia, planetas, astronomía, y criaturas fantásticas como los dragones.
La ilustración es bonita, aunque para ser sincera no me agrada mucho cuando los adultos dibujan como niños pequeños (pero esto es simplemente una opinión personal).
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July 24, 2025بامزه و نُقلی.
August 25, 2022
فکر کنم از بهترین کتابهای کودکی باشه که خوندم. واقعا بانمک و دلنشینن!!
نقاشیهای قشنگی داره و از همه مهمتر درمورد فضاست. من عاشق ستارههام.
نقاشیهای قشنگی داره و از همه مهمتر درمورد فضاست. من عاشق ستارههام.
August 27, 2019
Miluju Franklina ♥
Naprostá nutnost v případě, že máte zálibu v dětských knihách. Tahle převyšuje většinu z nich ... protože drak .. draci ♥
Naprostá nutnost v případě, že máte zálibu v dětských knihách. Tahle převyšuje většinu z nich ... protože drak .. draci ♥
January 16, 2019
I don't love rhyming books unless they are Really well done. Just okay.
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January 22, 2021kids lit 🥺
June 16, 2019
Quality friendship. Bookish and space-faring, friend to a very clever tortoise, I really like these two. There's quality research they put in looking for Franklin's family and/or home of origin. A fun photo album of visiting various cryptids.
More importantly, there is the art, which is extensive and detailed and pretty comprehensively colored-in, with water appear to be markers, something of a rarity. Sadly, there are no creator bios and no note on how the art was made. Very disappointing to one who loves coloring with markers.
Library copy.
More importantly, there is the art, which is extensive and detailed and pretty comprehensively colored-in, with water appear to be markers, something of a rarity. Sadly, there are no creator bios and no note on how the art was made. Very disappointing to one who loves coloring with markers.
Library copy.
January 20, 2019
A bit of a mish-mash but the illustrations are the star feature on oversized pages. The narrative line is amusing, but the verse seems overwrought, rhyming enough to build some rhythm and no rhyme or rhythm.
December 31, 2021
I'm in love again <3
July 25, 2024
3.5*
تو این جلد لونا و فرانکلین، برای پیدا کردن خانواده ی فرانکلین یک ماجراجویی رو آغاز میکنن
و بعد از گشت و گذار بسیار، وقتیکه هیچ نشونی از اژدهاها پیدا نمیشه تصمیم میگیرن که به ماه سفر کنن..
این جلد رو از جلد قبلی بیشتر دوست داشتم
حتی تصویرسازی هاش رو…
مجموعه سه جلدیه ولی گویا فقط همین دو جلد ترجمه شدن!!!
تو این جلد لونا و فرانکلین، برای پیدا کردن خانواده ی فرانکلین یک ماجراجویی رو آغاز میکنن
و بعد از گشت و گذار بسیار، وقتیکه هیچ نشونی از اژدهاها پیدا نمیشه تصمیم میگیرن که به ماه سفر کنن..
این جلد رو از جلد قبلی بیشتر دوست داشتم
حتی تصویرسازی هاش رو…
مجموعه سه جلدیه ولی گویا فقط همین دو جلد ترجمه شدن!!!
October 23, 2018
The art style is ace.
It’s the second book in the Luna and Franklin story and it’s about their adventure of finding Franklin’s family and the joy of books, what more does one need from a picture book.
It’s the second book in the Luna and Franklin story and it’s about their adventure of finding Franklin’s family and the joy of books, what more does one need from a picture book.
January 28, 2019
Read with my 6 year old and 3 year old sons. Both really loved a second visit with Franklin. My eldest son has an obsession with space (he's ASD, so think BIG obsession) so this was right up his street. He has hopes that Franklin will visit Ancient Egypt in the near future to satisfy another of his obsessions. Who knows? Lovely story and artwork. Definitely recommend xx
November 20, 2018
There's so much imagination and adventure crammed into this picture book and it's completely charming! I want a tortoise called Neil Armstrong...
February 6, 2019
3.5 stars
A wild rhyming adventure accompanied by bold illustrations.
A wild rhyming adventure accompanied by bold illustrations.
March 20, 2019
I like the story, especially the setting, I loooove the artwork, however, I still don't understand the rhyme/no rhyme mix.
May 11, 2019
Completely enchanting! So magically with some fantastic poetic rhyming! Loved this book so much!
September 6, 2019
So lovely. Gonna read it for my bf tonight! 😍
November 2, 2024
پایان: ۱۴۰۳/۸/۱۰
November 3, 2018
Why we chose this book:
We loved Franklin's Flying Bookshop, so when I learned that a sequel was forthcoming, I requested and subsequently received a review copy from Thames and Hudson.
Mom's Review (V)
We have all been working on a drainage trench in the backyard for the past couple months. The excitement has long worn off for T, and he'd rather we play with him instead of working and encouraging him to play independently. This background is important, because Franklin and Luna Go to the Moon was delivered by UPS while T's dad and I were taking turns keeping an eye on T's driveway antics while I tried to transport gravel in a wheelbarrow around the house and T's dad tried to lengthen and deepen the trench. T was at the point where he was losing patience when the delivery truck pulled up. When the delivery man gave me an envelope that was obviously books, T was super excited. He got a wheelbarrow ride around back, found a comfortable spot on the stone steps above a mountain of rubble, and read to himself contentedly for quite some time. After a not insignificant amount of work was accomplished, we each took turns reading with T in the sunny fresh air, beneath beautiful red maple leaves. We could not have asked for more pleasant fall weather! T loved the book, loved reading to himself, and loved reading outside!
The story of Franklin and Luna Go to the Moon follows Franklin (the dragon) and Luna (the human girl) as they search for Franklin's home. He does not recall his origin, so they read a wide variety of books on mythical beasts, but are unable to find information on dragons' birthplace. They decide to embark on an expedition, bringing along Luna's pet turtle. On their journey, they meet numerous magical creatures, but none can shed light on Franklin's home. Finally, the pet turtle directs their views upward, toward the moon. Franklin flies them into space, where they discover that Franklin is, indeed, from the moon. He is reunited with his family, who at first fear Luna in a reverse of the events from Franklin's Flying Bookshop. Once Franklin reassures them of Luna's friendship, they all celebrate the reunion. The final illustration of the book depicts the friends back at Luna's home, their gazes directed toward the moon; it is understood from the text and image that Luna and Franklin will maintain regular visits and strong bonds.
What first drew me in to the Franklin and Luna books was the artwork. The stories are what held both me and T. Franklin and Luna Go to the Moon emphasizes the beauty of friendship and the joy of exploration. Franklin and Luna's love of books is understated in this sequel, but important nonetheless. As we read about the different creatures they encountered, T and I talked about where we've read about vampires or yetis in the past, and we even connected the pixies they view under microscopes to what he views under microscopes at the EcoTarium. It's fun, it's easy to talk about, and it's even easy to relate to real life. The most powerful part of this book, though, is the friendship between the girl and the dragon. Their differences enhance their friendship, they support each other without blinking, and their relationships with one another and their families will clearly stand the test of time. What better message of friendship than unwavering love?
Son's Review (T)
Age: 3 and 1/2 years
While reading:
Mom: I know that we've already read this, so we know they are on the moon, but where else might you expect a dragon to hide?
Son: So many places, that I can't know where!
_______________________________________________
Son, pointing to Franklin's cousin: It's the Loch Ness Monster!
Mom: You know about the Loch Ness Monster?
Son: I know a lot about it, but I can't tell you because I'm keeping it a secret.
_______________________________________________
Son: What are poltergeists?
Mom: They are a type of ghost.
Son: Then why are they wearing clothing?
Mom: These ones are dressing up in costumes.
_______________________________________________
Mom: Which is your favorite creature? How come?
Son: These [yetis]. They are my favorite...I would want to go to this place [the unicorn disco]. I would watch it.
After reading:
Mom: What was your favorite part?
Son: I kinda like dragons. All of the story!
Mom: What would you do if Franklin asked you for help?
Son: I would help him.
Mom: How would you help him find his family?
Son: On my map.
Mom: If you could travel to the moon, would you? Why?
Son: I wouldn't. It is not safe because there are dragons who live there.
Mom: Aren't they friendly dragons?
Son: Yes. But some aren't.
Mom: What would you do if you were going on an expedition like Franklin and Luna?
Son: I would make sure I didn't step on any poky things like thorn bushes or any poison ivy.
Mom: What's the most important thing to know about this book?
Son: It's a really good book. It can teach you how to be friends.
We loved Franklin's Flying Bookshop, so when I learned that a sequel was forthcoming, I requested and subsequently received a review copy from Thames and Hudson.
Mom's Review (V)
We have all been working on a drainage trench in the backyard for the past couple months. The excitement has long worn off for T, and he'd rather we play with him instead of working and encouraging him to play independently. This background is important, because Franklin and Luna Go to the Moon was delivered by UPS while T's dad and I were taking turns keeping an eye on T's driveway antics while I tried to transport gravel in a wheelbarrow around the house and T's dad tried to lengthen and deepen the trench. T was at the point where he was losing patience when the delivery truck pulled up. When the delivery man gave me an envelope that was obviously books, T was super excited. He got a wheelbarrow ride around back, found a comfortable spot on the stone steps above a mountain of rubble, and read to himself contentedly for quite some time. After a not insignificant amount of work was accomplished, we each took turns reading with T in the sunny fresh air, beneath beautiful red maple leaves. We could not have asked for more pleasant fall weather! T loved the book, loved reading to himself, and loved reading outside!
The story of Franklin and Luna Go to the Moon follows Franklin (the dragon) and Luna (the human girl) as they search for Franklin's home. He does not recall his origin, so they read a wide variety of books on mythical beasts, but are unable to find information on dragons' birthplace. They decide to embark on an expedition, bringing along Luna's pet turtle. On their journey, they meet numerous magical creatures, but none can shed light on Franklin's home. Finally, the pet turtle directs their views upward, toward the moon. Franklin flies them into space, where they discover that Franklin is, indeed, from the moon. He is reunited with his family, who at first fear Luna in a reverse of the events from Franklin's Flying Bookshop. Once Franklin reassures them of Luna's friendship, they all celebrate the reunion. The final illustration of the book depicts the friends back at Luna's home, their gazes directed toward the moon; it is understood from the text and image that Luna and Franklin will maintain regular visits and strong bonds.
What first drew me in to the Franklin and Luna books was the artwork. The stories are what held both me and T. Franklin and Luna Go to the Moon emphasizes the beauty of friendship and the joy of exploration. Franklin and Luna's love of books is understated in this sequel, but important nonetheless. As we read about the different creatures they encountered, T and I talked about where we've read about vampires or yetis in the past, and we even connected the pixies they view under microscopes to what he views under microscopes at the EcoTarium. It's fun, it's easy to talk about, and it's even easy to relate to real life. The most powerful part of this book, though, is the friendship between the girl and the dragon. Their differences enhance their friendship, they support each other without blinking, and their relationships with one another and their families will clearly stand the test of time. What better message of friendship than unwavering love?
Son's Review (T)
Age: 3 and 1/2 years
While reading:
Mom: I know that we've already read this, so we know they are on the moon, but where else might you expect a dragon to hide?
Son: So many places, that I can't know where!
_______________________________________________
Son, pointing to Franklin's cousin: It's the Loch Ness Monster!
Mom: You know about the Loch Ness Monster?
Son: I know a lot about it, but I can't tell you because I'm keeping it a secret.
_______________________________________________
Son: What are poltergeists?
Mom: They are a type of ghost.
Son: Then why are they wearing clothing?
Mom: These ones are dressing up in costumes.
_______________________________________________
Mom: Which is your favorite creature? How come?
Son: These [yetis]. They are my favorite...I would want to go to this place [the unicorn disco]. I would watch it.
After reading:
Mom: What was your favorite part?
Son: I kinda like dragons. All of the story!
Mom: What would you do if Franklin asked you for help?
Son: I would help him.
Mom: How would you help him find his family?
Son: On my map.
Mom: If you could travel to the moon, would you? Why?
Son: I wouldn't. It is not safe because there are dragons who live there.
Mom: Aren't they friendly dragons?
Son: Yes. But some aren't.
Mom: What would you do if you were going on an expedition like Franklin and Luna?
Son: I would make sure I didn't step on any poky things like thorn bushes or any poison ivy.
Mom: What's the most important thing to know about this book?
Son: It's a really good book. It can teach you how to be friends.
October 21, 2019
Lovely book with beautiful illustrations.
Will try sharing this with year 1 class as I can tie it in loosely with their topic of Neil Armstrong (which happens to be the name of Luna’s pet tortoise) and the moon landings later in the term.
Will try sharing this with year 1 class as I can tie it in loosely with their topic of Neil Armstrong (which happens to be the name of Luna’s pet tortoise) and the moon landings later in the term.
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September 22, 2018Flipping delightful.
September 10, 2018
So lovely, signed by the author to my nephew, and he's absolutely going to love it!
July 22, 2018
I received a proof copy through work and once again enjoyed it very much. Jen Campbell is a gem.
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February 8, 2019ATA Wonder Kit -- Legendary Creatures, Mythical Beasts, Dragons, Space, Books & Libraries, other...
Luna's best friend, Franklin, is a dragon. Together, they love to read stories about everything from trampolining to deep- sea diving. One day, while they are reading about fascinating creatures and their origins, Franklin begins to wonder where he is from. He is 605 years old and has no idea where to find other dragons.
Luna suggests that they go on an adventure to find his family. They Google his family tree, they e-mail a princess for his parents' address, and along the way they find twenty yetis eating spaghetti, five vampires reading Shakespeare, and disco-dancing unicorns . . . but no dragons. One night it dawns on Luna that they should travel to the moon to see if there are any dragons there, so Franklin rockets them into space. When they land, they are met by Franklin's long- lost dragon family for a heart- warming reunion. Following the success of Franklin's Flying Bookshop, Franklin and Luna Go to the Moon-- a book about the joys of reading, exploring, and coming home-- continues to bring the magic of classic fairy tales into the twenty- first century.
Subject: Dragons -- Juvenile fiction.
Books and Reading --Juvenile fiction.
Family --Juvenile fiction.
Travel and adventure -- Juvenile fiction.
Geographic Term: Moon -- Juvenile fiction.
Notes
Jen Campbell is the Sunday Times best-selling author of Weird Things Customers Say in Bookstores. Her latest nonfiction book, The Bookshop Book, was the official book of the Books Are My Bag campaign.
Katie Harnett is an illustrator with an MA in children's book illustration from the Cambridge School of Art. She won the 2015 Ars in Fabula Award and is the author of Archie Snufflekins Oliver Valentine Cupcake Tiberius Cat.
Luna's best friend, Franklin, is a dragon. Together, they love to read stories about everything from trampolining to deep- sea diving. One day, while they are reading about fascinating creatures and their origins, Franklin begins to wonder where he is from. He is 605 years old and has no idea where to find other dragons.
Luna suggests that they go on an adventure to find his family. They Google his family tree, they e-mail a princess for his parents' address, and along the way they find twenty yetis eating spaghetti, five vampires reading Shakespeare, and disco-dancing unicorns . . . but no dragons. One night it dawns on Luna that they should travel to the moon to see if there are any dragons there, so Franklin rockets them into space. When they land, they are met by Franklin's long- lost dragon family for a heart- warming reunion. Following the success of Franklin's Flying Bookshop, Franklin and Luna Go to the Moon-- a book about the joys of reading, exploring, and coming home-- continues to bring the magic of classic fairy tales into the twenty- first century.
Subject: Dragons -- Juvenile fiction.
Books and Reading --Juvenile fiction.
Family --Juvenile fiction.
Travel and adventure -- Juvenile fiction.
Geographic Term: Moon -- Juvenile fiction.
Notes
Jen Campbell is the Sunday Times best-selling author of Weird Things Customers Say in Bookstores. Her latest nonfiction book, The Bookshop Book, was the official book of the Books Are My Bag campaign.
Katie Harnett is an illustrator with an MA in children's book illustration from the Cambridge School of Art. She won the 2015 Ars in Fabula Award and is the author of Archie Snufflekins Oliver Valentine Cupcake Tiberius Cat.
October 18, 2020
I’m currently on a children’s literature kick as a part of a Writing for Children course, starting out with a focus on picture books. This was the perfect excuse to treat myself to Campbell’s Franklin books (her ‘booktube’ content has been keeping me sane through 2020 and her book recommendations are always fantastic). If you’re interested there’s some really wonderful videos of Campbell and Harnett talking about the background processes behind the series and writing/illustrating children’s books. Campbell’s discussion on rhyming particularly made me smile – the idea of reading the unexpected rather than hitting a potentially-predictable set rhythm that might take from the words themselves – so don’t expect any rhyming couplets here! She also reveals why Luna is named Luna and it’s utterly beautiful.
The gorgeous thing about picture books is that the text and illustration don’t need to tell the same story – so make sure to admire the beautiful artwork as you go, the visual storytelling adds so much more texture to the story with all sorts of little clues (look at the pictures on the wall of Franklin’s book club, the reoccurring characters like the bats and the villager in a wheelchair, etc). The speech bubbles during their dragon search are particularly nice - time to dust off those character voices! - and who doesn’t want to see unicorns at a disco or fairies under a microscope. The shift in colour palette as they arrive on the moon is particularly lovely, a real sense of a change of setting, and once again Campbell has written a story that is note perfect.
An absolute treasure. Heartily recommend.
The gorgeous thing about picture books is that the text and illustration don’t need to tell the same story – so make sure to admire the beautiful artwork as you go, the visual storytelling adds so much more texture to the story with all sorts of little clues (look at the pictures on the wall of Franklin’s book club, the reoccurring characters like the bats and the villager in a wheelchair, etc). The speech bubbles during their dragon search are particularly nice - time to dust off those character voices! - and who doesn’t want to see unicorns at a disco or fairies under a microscope. The shift in colour palette as they arrive on the moon is particularly lovely, a real sense of a change of setting, and once again Campbell has written a story that is note perfect.
An absolute treasure. Heartily recommend.
October 27, 2019
While I loved the 'big love' for libraries, books, stories and adventures in this book, I found it difficult to maintain flow during reading/storytelling. The poor use of rhyming which at times was really non-existent gave the book a stop start feel. I have an Australian accent and I'm not sure if the rhyming pronunciation is from somewhere in USA or UK but I could not get the text to read well. I love the Merlin/Bed Knobs and Broomsticks styled magically vibe/content going on in both text and illustrations but it was too stilted to be given a higher start-rating. It is still a worthwhile book and I would recommend following it up at your local library or maybe purchasing just one book from the series (I liked Franklin and Luna and the Book of Fairy Tales best)
October 4, 2018
A quiet adventure story. This book is full of exploration and imagination and wonder. You feel like you're in someone's imagination or dreams kind of floating along. Luna and her best friend Franklin, a dragon, go on an adventure to find Franklin's family. They encounter incredible things and creatures along the way and then blast into space where they finally find Franklin's family. I love the discussion of books and imagination and I love the way this book leaves you thinking about the world in a more childlike way. The plot at times wanders a bit too much for me, but all in all an enjoyable, gentle read.
Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
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