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""Suspenseful historical novel...about family duty and finding the courage to love."" -Foreword Reviews ""A well-characterized coming-of-age story in an epically unusual setting."" -Kirkus Reviews ""Worthwhile for readers of YA historical fiction."" -School Library Journal ""This blend of family turmoil, grounded historical detail, and coming-of-age journeys creates a layered, immersive narrative."" -Historical Novel Society Editor's Choice Romance, mysticism, and betrayal come together in a story of empowerment set in the harsh desert of biblical times. 16-year-old Milcah and her twin brother Gidon have a mysterious healing gift that makes them outsiders in their tribe. Unjustly accused by a neighbor of killing his goats, and promised in marriage to a scoundrel, Milcah undertakes a dangerous journey in a bid to have some control over her future. Told by alternating narrators, including a dead brother who speaks to us from the spirit world, this historical fiction YA novel explores the passions and dramas of an Israelite family as they wait to cross into the Promised Land.

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""I absolutely adored Sharon Reiss Baker’s gripping, enchanting new book, Last Days in Moav. The story transported me back to Biblical days, when mystical desert winds swirled and ancient tribes clashed. Through riveting historical detail and beautifully rendered narrative voices, Last Days in Moav explores the strength and tenacity of a family facing the fight of their lives. I couldn’t put it down."" —Stacy Nockowitz, author of The Prince of Steel Pier, a National Jewish Book Award Winner “A ghost story, a love story, and a history lesson, Last Days in Moav brings to life a fascinating moment of biblical lore. Deeply researched and carefully plotted, Sharon Reiss Baker seamlessly weaves in biblical history with compelling characters that will transport readers to life at the edge of the Land.” —Tammar Stein, author of The Six-Day Hero and The Treasure of Tel Maresha

Author Information

Sharon Reiss Baker collected ideas for future story settings in the many places she lived, including Puerto Rico, Maryland, Massachusetts, France, Florida, Israel, and Connecticut. Some of those ideas turned into actual books, including All Kinds of Strong (a PJ Library selection), A Nickel, A Trolley, A Treasure House (a Sydney Taylor Notable book), and Last Days in Moav, her debut novel. She also worked as an elementary school teacher and a high school administrator. Sharon and her husband now live outside Philadelphia.

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