Luna » (Reprint)

National Book Award Finalist Julie Anne Peters is the critically acclaimed author of Define "Normal,"Between Mom and Jo, Far from Xanadu, and Between Mom and Jo.

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.

Publishers Weekly

"This novel sensitively portrays the life of a transgender teen through the eyes of a sympathetic younger sister," wrote PW. Ages 15-up. (May) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.