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Moon at nine by deborah ellis5/8/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Its appeal for older teens may extend to adults, especially those with prior knowledge of the setting. Most secondary characters are fairly one-dimensional and portrayed as either good or bad.ĭespite gruesome scenes, the book is not overly graphic. Love-interest Sadira is likable, although a little too perfect. This is Farrin’s story, and she is a dynamic character, easy to become invested in. Conflict drives the story throughout and tackles personal problems, such as dealing with mean girls at school and arguing with parents, to much larger issues such as torture, imprisonment, and execution. Although Farrin is familiar with a world where everyone has secrets, she knows that her and Sadira’s love for each other may be the most dangerous secret of all.Īlthough Moon starts slowly, readers won’t be able to put it down after the halfway mark: a major conflict moves the narrative along at a breakneck pace until the end. They become fast friends and slowly open up to each other, finding themselves developing a deeper relationship. Farrin’s world changes, however, when smart, kind, spirited Sadira enrolls in Farrin’s school. ![]() It is 1988, and her mother believes their wealthy family is of a higher social standing than the other girls at the school. Teenager Farrin distances herself from her classmates at her school in Tehran, Iran, per her mother’s command. ![]()
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