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Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite
Me and the Missouri Moon by Nancy Stewart follows Scarlet Burnes, who is caught in a moral dilemma after her father hits a cyclist named Malcolm with their car and leaves the scene. Fearing the consequences due to his criminal past, Scarlet's father pressures her to remain silent. Scarlet later learns Malcolm is the brother of her new friend, Cricket, and his injuries from the accident weigh on her conscience. Meanwhile, Henry, a classmate with a troubled home life, leads Scarlet to try to help him adjust. As Scarlet juggles her guilt, her father’s manipulative control over her increases. When Henry goes missing, Scarlet and Cricket try to track him down, only to uncover further complications that force Scarlet to confront her family’s darkness and her own fears.
In Me and the Missouri Moon, Nancy Stewart gives middle-grade readers a great story that is delivered through the lens of Scarlet having to manage issues with family, identity, and personal integrity. The work shines with strong, heartfelt writing that leans into the emotional intensity of Scarlet’s journey as she tries to reconcile and fix all the problems life hurls at someone so young. Stewart’s portrayal of Scarlet’s defiance against her father and her growth as a person, and the inspiration she garners from the life and work of Maya Angelou, are unique elements. I like that the battle between right and wrong isn't made easy, and Stewart's empathetic approach to difficult topics like abuse, anxiety, and dishonesty makes this book a thoughtful and relevant read. Recommended.
