No matter how much i wish, or pray, shes always with me. Liam is transgender, and he always said that he was born in the wrong body. Luna summary 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. Peters has published 20 works, mostly novels, geared toward children and adolescents, many of which feature lgbt characters. The flashbacks that peters wrote in the book are very important to make the reader understand more each character behavior. Keeping you a secret audiobook by julie anne peters. 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. Written by julie anne peters, audiobook narrated by rebekah levin. Luna may be about typical adolescent angst and the pains of growing up, but julie anne peterss book is a landmark. Keeping you a secret by julie anne peters books on.
Like the moon from whom liam has chosen his female namesake, his true self, luna, only reveals herself at night. Like the moon from whom liam has chosen his female namesake, his true self, luna, only, isbn 9780316733694 buy the luna ebook. 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. 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. Julie anne peters is currently considered a single author. 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. Pdf keeping you a secret book by julie anne peters free. Luna by julie anne peters overdrive rakuten overdrive. Julie anne peters born january 16, 1952 is an american author of young adult fiction. Additionally, luna means moon in spanish, so the title is also a shoutout to the fact that. 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. The main characters of this lgbt, young adult story are. Julie anne peters fifteenyearold regans life, which has always revolved around keeping her older brother liams. Regans clumsy new romance and lunas coming out to a lifelong friend whos in love with liam shiver with tenuousness, but find hope.
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. Luna isbn 9780316733694 pdf epub julie anne peters ebook. Like the moon from whom liam has chosen his female namesake, his true self, luna, only reveals. The first edition of the novel was published in may 4th 2005, and was written by julie anne peters. Luna is the name liam has selected for himself, for the girl that he is, trapped. Julie anne peters ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. Liam realizes that in order for his sister to be free, he, too, must free himself to become the. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. Adobe digital editions this is a free app specially developed for ebooks.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 248 pages and is available in paperback format. Though the book is light on sex, drugs, drinking, and all those other vices that usually have. At the end, lunas off to seattle to begin the process that will end with sexreassignment surgery and regans ready to focus on herself for a change. It seems like forever that regan has been keeping the secret that her brother liam is really luna, is really a girl instead. Luna is a young adult novel, by julie anne peters, and was first published in 2004. The thesis has already been accepted as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for strata one degree. Steven peist cre 101 luna in the book luna, julie anne peters describe very close the relation between liamluna and regan. She dances to the beat of her own drum in the moonlight. That is, her brother luke, who is also her sister, luna. Luna, by julie anne peters whos book keeping you a secret was the second ever lesbian book i read, after annie on my mind, was not just the first book i read that starred a trans character. Julie anne peters ebooks epub and pdf format julie anne peters ebooks.
Read luna by julie anne peters available from rakuten kobo. This study guide consists of approximately 48 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of luna. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Luna by julie anne peters and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book has been awarded with colorado book award for young adult.
You can read this ebook on any device that supports drmfree epub or drmfree pdf format. Peters writes her characters with care and complexity. Like the moon from whom liam has chosen his female namesake, his true self, luna, only r. This is like no other book ive ever read, and one that will stay on my mind for quite some time. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Regans brother liam cant stand the person he is during the day. The publisher has supplied this book in drm free form with digital watermarking. Its an interesting title because it proclaims liams chosen nameinstead of calling the book liam, the author chooses luna and, in doing so, honors the characters true identity. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read keeping you a secret. Julie anne peters is the author of the national book award finalist luna, as well as other acclaimed young adult novels that feature the universal truths and particular challenges of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender teens. Free download or read online keeping you a secret pdf epub book.
A groundbreaking novel about a transgender teen, selected as a national book award finalist. Now, everything is about to changeluna is preparing to emerge from her cocoon. It was the feel of her presence in my room that woke me again. In the book, luna by julie anne peters the main character, reagan, faces challenges to fight for what she believes in. Julie anne peters is the critically acclaimed author of define normal, keeping. Keeping you a secret ebook written by julie anne peters. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
This acclaimed book by julie anne peters is available at in several formats for your ereader. But are liams family and friends ready to welcome luna into their lives. A groundbreaking novel about a transgender teen, selected as a national boo. Julie anne peters primary author only author division. After years of struggle, lunas ready to start taking stepssmall then tremendousto make her inside reality an outside reality. I rolled over in bed and squinted at the clock on my nightstand. Buy a cheap copy of luna book by julie anne peters. The main characters of this young adult, lgbt story are. Luna by julie anne peters pdf regans brother liam cant stand the person he is during the day.
Overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Pdf luna book by julie anne peters free download 248 pages. Luna by julie anne peters is a highly acclaimed novel about a transsexual teenager, his decision to transition, and the. Finallonglunaessay steven peist cre 101 luna in the book. Events build to a sad but liberating climax, when luna finds the confidence and courage to free both herself and her sister regan. 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. The title of luna is quite simpleit is the name that regans brother liam has chosen to represent his true female self. Start reading luna on your kindle in under a minute. Luna by julie anne peters in chm, doc, fb3 download ebook. The first edition of the novel was published in 2004, and was written by julie anne peters. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 250 pages and is available in paperback format.
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