Luna may be about typical adolescent angst and the pains of growing up, but julie anne peterss book is a landmark. Luna may be about typical adolescent angst and the pains of growing up, but julie anne peters s book is a landmark. May 1, 2004 groundbreaking, finely tuned realism about a transsexual teen. Maybe this would normally be an annoying but typical sisterly thing to do, but it turns out that luna is regans brother, liam. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read lies my girlfriend told me. A groundbreaking novel about a transgender teen, selected as a national book award finalist. In the book, luna by julie anne peters the main character, reagan, faces challenges to fight for what she believes in. But will regan lose herself in trying to be the best confidante, the best sibling she can. I bought this book at bowling green state universitys campus bookstore. Luna by julie anne peters and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Keeping you a secret ebook by julie anne peters rakuten kobo. Peters has published 20 works, mostly novels, geared toward children and adolescents, many of which feature lgbt characters. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Luna starts off with regan, the main character, waking up to find that her sister has come into her room and is flouncing around in pretty clothes. I was so intrigued by the members of lunas family that i could not help but feel as if i actually knew them. I wish i could give it more than 5 stars as it pushes the boundaries of ya literature to unchartered territory and does it so flawlessly. Browse julie anne peterss bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. It was the feel of her presence in my room that woke meagain. It seems like forever that regan has been keeping the secret that her brother liam is really luna, is really a girl instead. Listen to define normal audiobook by julie anne peters. In 2003, the book was published and became the first young adult novel to prominently feature a transgender character, making it a huge stride for lgbtq literature.
In addition to the united states, peters s books have been published in numerous countries, including south korea, china, croatia, germany, france, italy, indonesia, turkey and brazil. Jan 15, 2011 julie anne peters did a fantastic job of character development through out this novel, luna. Written by julie anne peters, audiobook narrated by elizabeth evans. Luna by julie anne peters is a highly acclaimed novel about a transsexual teenager. National book award finalist julie anne peters delivers a moving. Pdf keeping you a secret book by julie anne peters free.
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. I thought it was a smart choice on peters part to have regan as the narrator. Julie anne peters born january 16, 1952 is an american author of young adult fiction. L una is told from the point of view of thirteenyearold regan, whose life has long been burdened by a painful secret. Julie anne peters goes to just the right lengths to accurately describe both the emotional and environmental situations.
Julie anne peters, elizabeth evans, audible studios. I rolled over in bed and squinted at the clock on my nightstand. My ya novel, luna, was a national book award finalist, a colorado book award winner, and an american library association best books for young adults. Though the book is light on sex, drugs, drinking, and all those other vices that usually have. Joe barrett heinrich himmler the ss gestapo his life and career audiobook duration. About the narrator christine lakin is an earphones awardwinning narrator and acclaimed television actress, best known for her roles as alicia al lambert on the hit family comedy. Free download or read online keeping you a secret pdf epub book. Jun 10, 2014 lies my girlfriend told me ebook written by julie anne peters. My other books include define normal, keeping you a secret, between mom and jo, and rage. Some of her most eloquent statements are made with regard to the manner in which liamlunas transmogrification, transition, metamorphosis affects those around himher as much as it affects himher and sometimes even more. She dances to the beat of her own drum in the moonlight.
No matter how much i wish, or pray, shes always with me. The main characters of this young adult, lgbt story are. Luna was brought to my attention as an assignment for. Julie anne peters is the critically acclaimed author of define normal, keeping you a secret, pretend you love me, between mom and jo, she loves you, she loves you not. The book has been awarded with colorado book award for young adult. Luna by julie anne peters is a highly acclaimed novel about a transsexual teenager, his decision to transition, and the effects of this on his younger sister and sole confidante. She lives with her partner, sherri leggett, in lakewood, colorado. Luna by julie anne peters in chm, doc, fb3 download ebook. The main characters of this lgbt, young adult story are.
In addition to the united states, peterss books have been published in numerous countries, including south korea, china, croatia, germany, france, italy, indonesia, turkey and brazil. Luna by julie anne peters little, brown books for young readers. Read luna by julie anne peters available from rakuten kobo. Read keeping you a secret by julie anne peters available from rakuten kobo. After years of struggle, lunas ready to start taking stepssmall then tremendousto make her inside reality an outside reality. Browse julie anne peters s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Listen to luna audiobook by julie anne peters, narrated by elizabeth evans. That is, her brother luke, who is also her sister, luna. Lies my girlfriend told me by julie anne peters books on. Having read julie anne peters book keeping you a secret, i was looking forward to reading luna, especially as it treats a subject i too have written about boy. Luna is a young adult novel, by julie anne peters, and was first published in 2004. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. Regans brother liam cant stand the person he is during the day.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 248 pages and is available in paperback format. Some of her most eloquent statements are made with regard to the manner in which liam luna s transmogrification, transition, metamorphosis affects those around himher as much as it affects himher and sometimes even more. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Julie anne peters did a fantastic job of character development through out this novel, luna. The first edition of the novel was published in 2004, and was written by julie anne peters. Sophomore regans own life barely exists because of the fierce needs of her 17yearold brother liamwho is, in liams heart, mind, and soul, a girl named luna. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Julie anne peters is the critically acclaimed author of define normal, keeping. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Julie ann peters s luna, published in 2004, was one of the first stories about a teenager transitioning. Julie anne peters fifteenyearold regans life, which has always revolved around keeping her older brother liams transsexuality a secret, changes when liam decides to start the process of transitioning by first. Pdf luna book by julie anne peters free download 248 pages. But are liams family and friends ready to welcome luna into their lives.
This is like no other book ive ever read, and one that will stay on my mind for quite some time. Julie anne peters audio books, best sellers, author bio. When liam confides that he wants to transition and become luna all of the time, regan struggles to keep his secret and help him become comfortable dressing in public. Julie anne peters is the critically acclaimed author of keeping you a secret, between mom and jo, far from xanadu, and luna, a national book award finalist. Little, brown books for young readers 2004 number of pages. Lies my girlfriend told me ebook written by julie anne peters. The first edition of the novel was published in may 4th 2005, and was written by julie anne peters. Jun 10, 2014 listen to define normal audiobook by julie anne peters. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 250 pages and is available in paperback format. Like the moon from whom liam has chosen his female namesake, his true self, luna, only r.
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