A thoughtful novel about a brilliant, determined, transgendered teenager. A National Book Award Finalist.
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A thoughtful novel about a brilliant, determined, transgendered teenager. A National Book Award Finalist.
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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.Awards
Winner of Colorado Book Award (Young Adult Literature) 2005
Short-listed for Green Mountain Book Award 2007
Critic Reviews
“* '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”
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]
About the Author
Julie Ann Peters worked as a research analyst, computer programmer and systems engineer before turning to full-time writing.
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.
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