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Luna

By Julie Anne Peters (Trade Paperback, 2006)
Regan's brother Liam can't stand the person he is during the day. Like the moon from whom Liam has chosen his female namesake, 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.
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  • Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
    • Format: Trade Paperback

    • Price: $7.99 US/$8.99 CAN

    • ISBN-13: 9780316011273

    • On Sale Date: 02/01/2006

    • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

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Regan's brother Liam can't stand the person he is during the day. Like the moon from whom Liam has chosen his female namesake, 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.

National Book Award Finalist Julie Anne Peters is the critically acclaimed author of Define "Normal," Between Mom and Jo, Far from Xanadu, and Between Mom and Jo.
  • 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

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  • Trade Paperback (1)
    • Trade Paperback, 2006
  • Electronic Book (1)
    • Electronic Book, 2008

Product Details

Luna
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • Price: $7.99 US/$8.99 CAN
  • Pages: 256
  • Physical Dimensions: 5-1/2" x 8-1/4"
  • Audio Run Time: 0
  • ISBN-13: 9780316011273
  • On Sale Date: 02/01/2006
Luna
  • Publisher: None
  • List Price: $7.99
  • Pages: 256
  • Physical Dimensions: 5-1/2" x 8-1/4"
  • Audio Run Time: 0
  • ISBN-13: 9780316011273
  • On Sale Date: 02/01/2006
Luna
  • Publisher: None
  • List Price: $7.99
  • ISBN-13: 9780316039895
  • On Sale Date: 02/01/2006
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Juvenile Fiction

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Juvenile Fiction / Family - Siblings

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