Moon has lived in the forest with his father for as long as he can remember. They find everything they need from the wilderness around them. When Moon's father dies, 10 year old Moon finds himself property of the state and a kid out-law. The book is about friendship, survival, and the sometimes thin line between right and wrong. I loved the descriptions of how Moon and his father survived in the wilderness. It was very interesting to see how they used the natural resources around them. Alabama Moon by Watt Key is a real adventure story!

This book is a 2009 Rebecca Caudill Nominee.