A heartfelt, respectful story about a transgendered boy and his family.
Gives readers a lot of background and a way to understand the difference
between being gay and being transgendered. As a middle school
teacher-librarian, I have known a number of teens over the years who
struggle with all kinds of issues. Even though many teens self-censor
their true feelings while in public (school), Luna is a reminder of the
"back-story" the "unseen" faced by these teens-- a struggle those around
them are too often not cued into.
I especially appreciated the portrayal of the family dynamics and
the unintentional damage loved ones can cause when their personal
expectations are faced with a differing reality. This story was hard to
read at times, the pain is palatable and a couple of times I felt like
cringing (sort of like watching an impending train-wreck). As valuable
and well told as this story is, the subject matter makes it a book for
mature teen readers. I plan on ordering a copy for my library because
the opportunity to safely explore the topics of tolerance, gender,
self-acceptance and respect for differences is too important to pass up.
My rating: Great story...perspective is everything
Monday, May 30, 2011
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