"The MOORCHILD by Eloise McGraw, Narrated by Virginia Leishman --- A Newbery Honor Boos." "Moql's mother is Folk, one of those tiny fairies who live hiddden from mere mortals. Her father is human, through, so she cannot make herself invisible---a necessity for playing pranks and stealing food from the townspeople. Her carefree way of life abruptly ends when the Folk decide that she will be a changeling, traded for a human baby whom they can enslave. Banished from the life she loves, Moqul, now known as Saaski, must learn to fit in with the people around her. Haunted by snatches of her fading memories and tormented for being different, Moql ultimately finds herself in danger. What can she possibly do to save herself and repay the human parents who have so lovingly protected her? Although set against the backdrop of a charming medieval setting, this awardwinning book addresses the fear, sadness, and danger involved in being different---issues that are, sadly, still quite contemporary. "Unusual and absorbing ... With its convincing medieval setting and characters, this engrossing novel will be an excellent choice to read aloud." ---Booklist, starred review [from back of case]