Moo - A Novel

This uplifting New York Times bestseller reminds us that if we’re open to new experiences, life is full of surprises.

Fans of Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech’s Love That Dog and Hate That Cat will love her newest tween novel, Moo. Following one family’s momentous move from the city to rural Maine, an unexpected bond develops between twelve-year-old Reena and one very ornery cow.

When Reena, her little brother, Luke, and their parents first move to Maine, Reena doesn’t know what to expect. She’s ready for beaches, blueberries, and all the lobster she can eat. Instead, her parents “volunteer” Reena and Luke to work for an eccentric neighbor named Mrs. Falala, who has a pig named Paulie, a cat named China, a snake named Edna—and that stubborn cow, Zora.

This heartwarming story, told in a blend of poetry and prose, reveals the bonds that emerge when we let others into our lives.

What happens when a city girl is put in charge of a stubborn cow?

City to Country: Twelve-year-old Reena swaps skyscrapers for rural Maine, expecting lobster and beaches but finding cow pastures instead. An Unlikely Friendship: Reena and her brother Luke are stuck working for the eccentric Mrs. Falala and her stubborn cow, Zora. Getting them to cooperate is an adventure in itself. Learning Responsibility: From mucking out stalls to learning how to show a cow at the fair, Reena discovers a strength and confidence she never knew she had. A Heartwarming Family Story: Told in a beautiful blend of poetry and prose, this is a perfect read for the whole family, full of humor, heart, and surprising bonds.