FICTION

And the Moon Follows

by Cyn Bermudez
West 44 Bks. Oct. 2020. 96p. Tr $19.95. ISBN 9781538385302; pap. $11.70. ISBN 9781538385296.
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Gr 9 Up–After being raped by her stepfather, 16-year-old Luna runs away. While living on the street, her best friend Hope tries to help her, and despite many hardships, Luna still continues with her physical science schoolwork from her favorite teacher, Mr. Christianson. His lessons about the stars help alleviate Luna’s pain, and what ultimately brings Luna back home is her wish to deliver her paper for his class. She writes about the formation of the moon, which inspires her to not be defined by her past. The language here is evocative and powerful, and readers will be encouraged by Luna’s story. Luna is of Filipina and Mexican descent.
VERDICT This short novel tackles large dilemmas. Recommended for hi-lo collections.
Reviewed by Lisa Gieskes, Richland County P.L., Columbia, SC , Dec 04, 2020

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