'Listen to the Moon' is such an exquisite novel that poignantly illustrates the importance of friends and kindness in the face of war and opposition. I absolutely loved every bit of this book: the plot, characters, setting, writing style, and atmosphere. Even though it has a façade of simplicity, the plot actually gets quite deep and gripping. Its multilayered conflicts and beautifully crafted progression work in conjunction to produce a story that held my full interest and attention; every time I picked this book up I didn't want to leave its gripping plot! The characters are so well developed. Alfie and Lucy — I loved their characters; they were so wonderfully realistic and excellently developed. I admired Alfie's courageous and selfless actions when he alone defends Lucy from the evil acts of... I better not give anything away! Complementing all of the other elements of this this novel, Morpurgo's amazing writing style fills the story with smooth flow, vivid details, and realistic dialogue — all attributes of a talented storyteller. I was impressed once again by Morpurgo's ability to craft such a heartfelt story of community, trust, and endurance. I highly recommend this five-star novel!