Unhooking the Moon - Softcover

"The colorful characters and exciting... readers will be engrossed in the story right up to the unsettling conclusion. . . fast-paced and entertaining." "Marie Orlando, "School Library Journal"""

"[A] hilarious, poignant and devastatingly tragic tale of newly orphaned siblings.... [A] road trip tale for the ages." "Jean Westmoore, "The Buffalo News"""

"Though many of Hughes' characters will sink emotional hooks into readers, Rat takes and earns center stage by glibly charming the pants off every adult, showing a winning mix of quick wits and vulnerability.... Rousing adventures on the not-so-mean streets, with heart aplenty." ""Kirkus Reviews" (starred)""

"This is an antic, swift-paced mini-epic filled with action and adventure. As a bemused Joey asks, a Is there ever a dull moment around you kids?' The answer, happily, is a no.'" ""Booklist"""

""Unhooking the Moon" is a delightful adventure story, off-kilter fairytale and a marvelous commentary on the strong emotional bonds between siblings. Bob and the Rat are endearing characters, the plot is engaging, and the pace is perfect." "Terry Miller Shannon, Kidsreads.com""

"Screams instant classic!" "Barbara Ellen", The Observer"""

"Rollicking... poignantly wrought, concluding on a note, of hope and fraternal love." "John Freeman Gill, "The New York Times Book Review"""

"Quirky, poignant... From First Nation Natives in Winnipeg to gangsters and a rap star in Manhattan, Bob and the Rat interact with a predictably wild array of characters; readers will appreciate Bob's seesawing between his determination to protect his a drama queen' of a sister and his frustration at her recklessness." ""Publishers Weekly"""

"Memorable." "Nicolette Jones, "Sunday Times"""

"A masterpeice among novels; a stunning tale of self-journey, friendship and loyalty... an absolute delight." "Chelsea Brown, Books for Keeps""

A funny, joyful, touching road-trip adventure, with the most magical, entertaining girl character to ever dance through the pages of a children's book.