About the Book This ... novel tells the story of the affection between a girl and her grandfather. When the grandfather withdraws in grief after his wife dies, the girl is determined to live life fully herself and enters an extraordinary contest-- Book Synopsis An award-winning graphic novel from Quebec -- for fans of Jane, the Fox and Me and A Year Without Mom This moving graphic novel tells the story of the affection between a girl and her grandfather. When the grandfather withdraws in grief after his wife dies, the girl is determined to live life fully herself and enters an extraordinary contest -- the result is a sensitive portrayal of pursuing a dream. Grandfather, a man of few words, is devastated when his beloved wife succumbs to cancer, and he sinks into depression. His granddaughter (Mmre, as he calls her) has a different response. She decides to enter the Who Will Go to the Moon Contest, and when she actually wins, she hopes that Grandfather will be proud of her. She embarks on the thrilling journey and at first it is wonderful, but just as she is about to reach the moon, her journey takes an unexpected turn. Written by Stphanie Lapointe and beautifully illustrated by Rog, this imaginative graphic novel explores intergenerational relationships, love, death, dreams and illusions. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.6 Describe how a narrators or speakers point of view influences how events are described. Review Quotes I have to tell you that this is not your normal, average, everyday, please everyone, childrens book. No, this is a book that might be a picture book, might be a middle grade short novel, might be for young adults, and could certainly be for adults as well. The best I can say is that its a short story, illustrated. And that youll never read anything quite like it this year. ... it could be a perfect book discussion group for kids and teens of all ages.-- School Library Journal Lapointes prose is lyrical, meditative, and observant, and the love between girl and grandfather feels very real, amid the storys fantastical twists.-- Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW Roges pictures stir big emotions out of the smallest gestures. ... An undeniable if imperfect gem.-- Kirkus Reviews This is beautiful, bewitching stuff ... the enigmatic symbolism, poetic language, and evocative artwork may utterly entrance the right reader.-- Booklist About the Author Stphanie Lapointe is a singer and actress who has produced three solo albums and is involved in various television, theater and film productions. She has co-directed several documentaries abroad for Radio Canada International and Care Canada. She is also the author of the young adult novel, Victoria . Stphanie lives in Montreal. Rog is an illustrator, painter and writer with more than twenty childrens books to his credit. He has won the Governor Generals Literary Award, and his book on Haiti was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Childrens Book. He lives in Montreal.