Luna (National Book Award Finalist)

By Julie Anne Peters | Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

About the book

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.

Editions of Luna (National Book Award Finalist)

Hardcover
ISBN 9780316733694
EBook
ISBN 9780316039895

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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.

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What is Luna (National Book Award Finalist) about?

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.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Luna (National Book Award Finalist)?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction

Where can I read a sample of Luna (National Book Award Finalist)?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780316733694

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Luna (National Book Award Finalist)?

Julie Anne Peters

Who is the Publisher of the book Luna (National Book Award Finalist)?

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

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Luna (National Book Award Finalist) is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780316733694) and ebook(ISBN 9780316039895)

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