Product Key Features
Book TitleLuna (National Book Award Finalist)
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicFamily / Siblings, General, Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes), Lgbt
Publication Year2006
FeaturesReprint
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
AuthorJulie Anne Peters
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsAwards for Luna 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 Praise for Luna *"Groundbreaking, finely tuned realism about a transsexual teen. . . .Peters writes her characters with care and complexity."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A thoughtful novel about a brilliant, determined, transgendered teenager. . . Liam/Luna is an affecting character."-The New York Times "This novel breaks new ground in YA literature with a sensitive and poignant portrayal of a young man's determination to live his true identity and his family's struggle to accept Luna for who she really is." - School Library Journal, Awards for Luna 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 Praise for Luna *"Groundbreaking, finely tuned realism about a transsexual teen. . . .Peters writes her characters with care and complexity."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A thoughtful novel about a brilliant, determined, transgendered teenager. . . Liam/Luna is an affecting character."-The New York Times"This novel breaks new ground in YA literature with a sensitive and poignant portrayal of a young man's determination to live his true identity and his family's struggle to accept Luna for who she really is." - School Library Journal, Awards for Luna 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 Praise for Luna *"Groundbreaking, finely tuned realism about a transsexual teen. . . .Peters writes her characters with care and complexity."- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "A thoughtful novel about a brilliant, determined, transgendered teenager. . . Liam/Luna is an affecting character."- The New York Times "This novel breaks new ground in YA literature with a sensitive and poignant portrayal of a young man's determination to live his true identity and his family's struggle to accept Luna for who she really is." - School Library Journal, Awards forLuna 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 Praise forLuna *"Groundbreaking, finely tuned realism about a transsexual teen. . . .Peters writes her characters with care and complexity."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A thoughtful novel about a brilliant, determined, transgendered teenager. . . Liam/Luna is an affecting character."-The New York Times"This novel breaks new ground in YA literature with a sensitive and poignant portrayal of a young man's determination to live his true identity and his family's struggle to accept Luna for who she really is." -School Library Journal, * 'Peters writes her characters with care and complecity. Regan's clumsy new romance and Luna's coming out to a lifelong friends who's in love with Liam shiver with tenuousness, but find hope' - Kirkus Reviews, A National Book Award Finalist An ALA Best Book for Young Adults A Stonewall Honor Book A Lambda Literary Award Finalist A Parade 101 Best Young Adult Books of All Time Selection * "Groundbreaking, finely tuned realism about a transgender teen. . . .Peters writes her characters with care and complexity." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "A thoughtful novel about a brilliant, determined, transgender teenager. . . Liam/Luna is an affecting character." -- New York Times "This novel breaks new ground in YA literature with a sensitive and poignant portrayal of a young man's determination to live his true identity and his family's struggle to accept Luna for who she really is." -- School Library Journal
Grade FromTenth Grade
Grade ToCollege Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal[Fic]
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisA groundbreaking novel about a transgender teen--selected as a National Book Award Finalist. Regan's brother Liam can't stand the person he is during the day. Like the moon from whom Liam has chosen his female name, his true self, Luna, only reveals herself at night. In the secrecy of his basement bedroom, Liam transforms into the beautiful girl he longs to be, with help from his sister's clothes and makeup. Now, everything is about to change: Luna is preparing to emerge from her cocoon. But are Liam's family and friends ready to welcome Luna into their lives? Compelling and thought-provoking, this is an unforgettable novel about a transgender teen's struggle for self-identity and acceptance., A groundbreaking novel about a transgender teen, selected as a National Book Award Finalist. Regan's brother Liam can't stand the person he is during the day. Like the moon from whom Liam has chosen his female name, his true self, Luna, only reveals herself at night. In the secrecy of his basement bedroom, Liam transforms into the beautiful girl he longs to be, with help from his sister's clothes and makeup. Now, everything is about to change: Luna is preparing to emerge from her cocoon. But are Liam's family and friends ready to welcome Luna into their lives? Compelling and thought-provoking, this is an unforgettable novel about a transgender teen's struggle for self-identity and acceptance., Regan has always been there for her transgender brother, Liam, sacrificing her needs for his, but when he announces that he is ready to 'transition' into Luna permanently, Regan is not sure she can handle the consequences.Told from Regan's point of view in the present and in flashback, this novel breaks new ground in Young Adult literature with a sensitive and poignant portrayal of a young man's determination to live his true identity and his family's struggle to accept Luna for who he really is., A groundbreaking novel about a transgender teen, selected as a National Book Award Finalist Regan's brother Liam can't stand the person he is during the day. Like the moon from whom Liam has chosen his female name, his true self, Luna, only reveals herself at night. In the secrecy of his basement bedroom Liam transforms himself into the beautiful girl he longs to be, with help from his sister's clothes and makeup. Now, everything is about to change: Luna is preparing to emerge from her cocoon. But are Liam's family and friends ready to welcome Luna into their lives? Compelling and provocative, this is an unforgettable novel about a transgender teen's struggle for self-identity and acceptance.
LC Classification NumberPZ7.P44158LU 2006