Trilby Kent
Tundra Books, Ages 12+
A NOVEL about a 14-year-old girl plucked from her strict Mennonite colony in the Bolivian jungle and plunked into a new life in downtown Toronto could easily overplay its hand and make an easy meal of the shock and wonder in the girl’s eyes. But with Once in a Town Called Moth, Trilby Kent gives us a tale of uncommon subtlety and nuance. There is wonder in the hero’s eyes, but like any teen looking for acceptance, Ana’s instincts tell her it’s best to keep this to herself.