How many secrets do you hide
from everyone?
Moon at Nine takes place in
Iran, the home country of fifteen-year-old Farrin. She is the daughter of two
wealthy parents who regularly throw illegal gatherings, which has taught Farrin
to keep secrets. If the Revolutionary Guard were to find out, they would be
sent to jail or worse.
Farrin doesn’t have any
friends, so when she meets Sadria at school she doesn’t expect much. However,
the two girls become best friends. Farrin is happy, but soon realizes her
feelings are more then just friendship…
“Let’s make a pact. Let’s look at the moon every night at nine, and that way if we
are not physically together, we will be together in spirit!”
Moon at Nine is an excellently written book by Deborah
Ellis. It deals with mature things such as murder, war, torture, and
homophobia. If you can’t handle those themes, I would not recommend this book
as it has them in it. However, if you can, I highly recommend it. It portrays a
lesbian main character very well, so if you’re sick of books with only straight
main characters, Moon at Nine is the book for you.
By Thomas Hickey
I really enjoyed this book as well! I love that you included a quote from the novel. Thank you for posting this!
ReplyDeleteStar: The words you used were exciting and engaging.
ReplyDeleteStar: Your question at the beginning of the review was an excellent hook
Wish: I sure would like to read more of your book reviews.
By Ms. Sharpe
Star: Awesome hook!
ReplyDeleteStar: Good summary of the book, it does not spoil too much from the book
-No wishes, its already a good review.
You had a awesome hook
ReplyDeleteI liked how you added a quote from the book and talked about the main characters, It seems like a really good book.
I don't really have any wishes but I'd love to read more of your writing.
-Katherine M