Two teenage girls find unexpected love and confront homophobia in this Lambda Literary Awardβwinning novel from the author of Annie on My Mind.
An aspiring actress, Jan is sure sheβll get the lead role in her high schoolβs production of The Crucibleβso sheβs shocked when the part goes to a new student named Kerry. Even though sheβs hurt and disappointed, Jan canβt imagine not being part of the production and accepts the position of stage manager.
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As she begins to work with the cast, Jan and Kerry develop a friendship that soon grows into something more, which doesnβt go unnoticed by the arrogant male lead, Kent. When Kent spreads rumors throughout the whole school, Jan and Kerry become the center of another kind of witch huntβone that threatens to destroy their new relationship and their self-worth.
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Good Moon Rising is a moving novel anyone can relate toββa story of the outrages heaped on any teenager suspected of being differentβ (Kirkus Reviews).