How High the Moon

How High the Moon is a powerful and captivating novel that explores themes of identity, family secrets, and racial tensions in the Jim Crow South during World War II.

Twelve-year-old Ella's life takes an unexpected turn when her mother invites her to visit for Christmas, revealing shocking truths about her father she never knew and her family's history.

As Ella spends a month with her mother in Boston, she discovers the complexity of her identity and the weight of her family's past.

Upon returning to Alcolu, South Carolina, Ella is faced with the news of a schoolmate's arrest for murder, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and understanding of the racial tensions in her community.

With stunning voices and character interactions, this novel sheds new light on black childhood and the struggles of growing up in a world determined to hold you down.