Luna

Author: Julie Anne Peters

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  • : $20.00 NZD
  • : 9780316011273
  • : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • : Little Brown & Co
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  • : January 2006
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  • : 20.0
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  • : Julie Anne Peters
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  • : Paperback
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  • : English
  • : [Fic]
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Barcode 9780316011273
9780316011273

Description

In Peters's critically acclaimed novel, she explores another neglected but important issue: the inspirational story of a transgendered teen. Luna confronts the mystery, the confusion and the struggles of gender identity in this profound, heartbreaking, yet ultimately heartening story. Through the eyes of his sixteen-year-old sister Regan, struggling with her own adolescence, we witness Liam resolve to stop hiding in his basement bedroom, and become Luna to the outside world. This groundbreaking novel paves the way towards understanding the demands put upon a transgender and challenges us all to embrace our identities.

Awards

National Book Award Finalist


An ALA Best Book for Young Adults 


A Stonewall Honor Book


A Lambda Literary Award Finalist


 


A Book Sense Summer Reading Book for Teens