Moon Over Manifest

Moon Over Manifest

1. By: Clare Vanderpool

2. Characters

   • Jinx
     • Tricky
       • Tough
   • Abilene
     • Courious
     • Smart
   • Ned
     • Brave
     • Athletic

3. Setting

   • Time: 1936
   • Place: Manifest, Kansas

4. Main Conflict

   • Conflict: Abilene is sent by train to Manifest Kansas, the childhood home of her quiet father Gideon, who's past she knows little of.
   • Cause: After being single for most of Abilene's growing up, Gideon ( her father) gets a job on the Santa Fe Railroad.

5. Theme

   • How it brought out in the book: The message brought out in the book when Abilene first found the box and began to explore Manifest's past.
   • Message: Couriousity and knowledge helps you understand the past, present, and future.