Caldecott Medal Winner
Sam, Bangs & Moonshine
by Evaline Ness
Summary
A fisherman's daughter nicknamed Sam tells so many tall tales, which she calls moonshine, that her stories put a younger friend and her cat in real danger during a storm. Evaline Ness uses scratchy, textured ink and a muted palette of blues and earthy tones to mirror the seaside mood and Sam's tangle of fact and fancy. The story draws a careful line between harmless imagination and lies that can hurt the people you love.
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Historical Context & Significance
Evaline Ness was a four time Caldecott contender, earning three Honor citations before winning the Medal for this book.