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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.

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256 pages
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Little, Brown Young Readers
Publication date

May 26, 2004
Grade level

9 and up
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14 years and up
Dimensions

5.75 x 0.88 x 8.5 inches
ISBN-10

0316733695
ISBN-13

978-0316733694

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Grade 9 Up-"Yeah, I loved her. I couldn't help it. She was my brother." 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. She has been his confidant all her life, letting Luna dress in her room, buying underwear for her when Liam couldn't, and giving support. However, when the attractive new guy in chemistry class shows an interest in Regan, she wishes her sibling would just go away and give her a chance to live her own life. Liam realizes that in order for his sister to be free, he, too, must free himself to become the woman who lives inside him. Told from Regan's point of view in the present and in flashback, 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.
Betty S. Evans, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield
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Gr. 8-12. Peters tells two stories in this groundbreaking novel--one about Regan, and the other about Liam, Regan's transgender brother, who is the son his father expects by day but a young woman, Luna, by night. Fiercely protective of Liam/Luna, Regan has put her life on hold; she worries about her brother's female self being discovered and the family's reaction, and she fears that her brother may someday give in to despair. While Regan wonders if she will ever be able to have a life separate from the needs of her sibling, Liam seriously begins to consider a permanent change. Peters isn't putting forward a political agenda here. Rather, she's bringing the circumstances surrounding a difficult situation to light, and her sensitively drawn characters realistically encompass a wide range of reactions--from tentative acceptance by a best friend to Mom's feigned ignorance and Dad's total disbelief. The subject matter and occasional rough language will undoubtedly raise some eyebrows, but this book belongs in most YA collections. Cindy Welch
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Young Readers
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 26, 2004
Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316733695
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316733694
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.3 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 years and up
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.88 x 8.5 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 9 and up
Best Sellers Rank: #1,958,259 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #18 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction about LGBTQ+ Issues
- #361 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Self Esteem & Reliance
- #1,384 in Teen & Young Adult Family Fiction
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For the last 20+ years, I've been writing books for young readers. My YA novel, Luna, the story of a transgender teen beginning her transition from male to female, was a National Book Award finalist and an American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults. (Thank you award committee members.) My other books about gender queer youth include Keeping You a Secret, Far from Xanadu (retitled, Pretend You Love Me), Between Mom and Jo, grl2grl: short fictions, Rage: A Love Story, She Loves You, She Loves You Not..., It's Our Prom (So Deal With It), and my newest book scheduled for 2014, The Double Life of Swanee Durbin. Also check out my book about bullycide, By the Time You Read This, I'll Be Dead.

I'm a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, PEN America, the Authors Guild, and the Colorado Authors' League. I live with my partner, Sherri Leggett, in Lakewood, Colorado. (We're celebrating our 38th anniversary this year.

More information about me and my books can be found on my Web site: www.JulieAnnePeters.com

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Customers find this book to be a fantastic read about a transgender youth, with a heart-wrenching and encouraging story that explores sibling love and loyalty. The writing style and character development receive positive feedback, with well-developed characters and a style that resonates with readers. They appreciate the book's realism, with one customer noting it feels like a story about real people.

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59 customers mention content, 59 positive, 0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and insightful, particularly praising its portrayal of a transgender youth and themes of acceptance.

Luna is a great read. The characters are well developed and the plot pulls you in very quickly....Read more

I loved the book. Really showed the struggles of being transgender and how it affects others. The characters have depth and dimension to them....Read more

...It's really a wonderful book to better understand what issues a transgender teen faces from family, friends and society.Read more

Would of been a good book.if that was what I received but instead I received a Keeping The Moon. I am dissapointed.Read more

20 customers mention story, 20 positive, 0 negative

Customers appreciate the heart-wrenching narrative of this book, with one customer highlighting its portrayal of sibling love and loyalty, while another notes it's a coming-of-age story about a transgender teen.

Great story, Good book for teens and young readers. Read it for a college class.Pre-teen reading but parents should read this book first.Read more

I love this story. I have read it twice. Regan’s internal dialogue is hysterical. The pan that Luna feels reminiscent of my own....Read more

...This is a touching story and it teaches one a lot about how to respect others and the importance of family relationships.Read more

...It's a coming of age story. Wonderfully written. The characters will stay with the reader for a long time.Read more

19 customers mention emotional, 18 positive, 1 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with one customer noting it's about love and courage, while another describes it as a heartfelt and sincere read.

...It is beautifully written and filled with emotion. This story is just as much as Regan's, as it is Luna's....Read more

...Strongly felt, sincere, with understanding and compassion even for those characters who can't wrap their mind around the reality of transgender,...Read more

The most touching an endearing relationship between an older brother who is transgender and a younger sister who is more understanding that their...Read more

...I really liked this book because it was romantic, funny and sad all at the same time. Poor Regan is such a good sister. Please read this book!!!!...Read more

12 customers mention writing style, 12 positive, 0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, describing it as wonderfully and lovingly crafted.

...It is beautifully written and filled with emotion. This story is just as much as Regan's, as it is Luna's....Read more

...It's a coming of age story. Wonderfully written. The characters will stay with the reader for a long time.Read more

...’s perspective, but I thought it was a story beautifully and sensitively written. Definitely recommend.Read more

...Overall, this is a well-written, true-to-life, and heart-wrenching story that explains and helps draw a powerful bridge of compassion for...Read more

7 customers mention character development, 5 positive, 2 negative

Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book, with one noting that the sister character is almost unreal.

Luna is a great read. The characters are well developed and the plot pulls you in very quickly....Read more

...It is very well written, it tells an important story, and the characters are realistic and very like-able....Read more

...self-centered the titular character is and the relative lack of development of other characters....Read more

...The characters have depth and dimension to them. I think the ending is left open to interpretation.Read more

7 customers mention realism, 6 positive, 1 negative

Customers appreciate the realism of the book, with one noting it feels like a story about real people and another describing it as disturbingly true to reality.

A Wonderful book, disturbingly true to reality, my own at least....Read more

...It is fiction. It is also educational. The story blends a broad spectrum of general problems of teens with the stresses of coming out transgender....Read more

...The family dynamics are dramatic but believable. Luna shows a transgender youth in the beautiful light of an adoring younger sister....Read more

A story that tackles a too-seldom addressed topic with accuracy, honesty, and compassion.Read more

6 customers mention pacing, 6 positive, 0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one noting how the plot pulls readers in very quickly.

...Well written, well paced, a wonderful book.Read more

...In addition, the story moves along well. The reader has no time to get bored or complacent....Read more

...The plot is easy to follow, the voice of the character well developed, and the entire book is just so easy to read that it's impossible to put...Read more

...The story starts out slow and the flash back gives enough information of the mom's character and hints of how Luna has always been there....Read more

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