About This Book
Sid Fleischman's "Bandit's Moon" is a lively historical adventure following twelve-year-old Annyrose. After being left behind by her brother during the California Gold Rush and escaping an unkind guardian, Annyrose unexpectedly falls in with the infamous bandit Joaquín Murieta and his gang. The story explores themes of resilience, belonging, and finding courage in unusual circumstances, all set against the vivid backdrop of 19th-century California. It's a tale that encourages discussions about justice, loyalty, and what it means to be a family, even an unconventional one.
Twelve-year-old Annyrose relates her adventures with Joaquín Murieta and his band of outlaws in the California gold-mining region during the mid-1800s.
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Discussion Prompts
1
Do you think Joaquín Murieta was a good person or a bad person? Why?
2
How did Annyrose show bravery throughout her adventure?
3
What does "family" mean to Annyrose in this story? How is it different from a traditional family?
4
If you were Annyrose, would you have joined the bandits? What would be the hardest part?
5
What did you learn about the California Gold Rush from this book?
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