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A review by tien
Footprints on the Moon by Lorraine Marwood
5.0
How can we look up
and touch the moon,
when we don’t know how
to look across to our neighbours
to listen and take note
of their opinions?
I had no idea that this book was in verse until I crack open to the first page. And I'm always surprised by just how much an author can get across with so little words. Well, if you've been reading my review, you know I cry a lot - that's usually an indication of how much a book got to me. Did I cry in this one? Gosh, yes, I found it hard to hold my tears at bay for the last 20 pages. Oh, um, my 11 yo also predicted that I'd cry lol
Footprints on the Moon is set in 1969, in an Australian town. Sharnie Burley is finding that life is changing and moving in an unknown direction. As she struggles to find her own direction for life, she turns to her grandmother for advice. And later on, she finds wisdom in her sister and a friend. Meanwhile, the world at large did not stop. Apollo 11 is on its way to the moon and the Vietnam War is dividing friends & families.
A beautiful coming-of-age story where we not only see the protagonist finding her feet but also her unique voice. The author was woven world's events quite seamlessly into the lives of these characters and while they are not a direct participants, that did not stop them from leaving their own marks in the world. A great discussion starter to get the young ones involved in current affairs and/or how to voice ones opinions.
Thanks to University of Queensland Press for copy of book in exchange of honest review. And thanks, AusYABloggers for organising the tour.
and touch the moon,
when we don’t know how
to look across to our neighbours
to listen and take note
of their opinions?
I had no idea that this book was in verse until I crack open to the first page. And I'm always surprised by just how much an author can get across with so little words. Well, if you've been reading my review, you know I cry a lot - that's usually an indication of how much a book got to me. Did I cry in this one? Gosh, yes, I found it hard to hold my tears at bay for the last 20 pages. Oh, um, my 11 yo also predicted that I'd cry lol
Footprints on the Moon is set in 1969, in an Australian town. Sharnie Burley is finding that life is changing and moving in an unknown direction. As she struggles to find her own direction for life, she turns to her grandmother for advice. And later on, she finds wisdom in her sister and a friend. Meanwhile, the world at large did not stop. Apollo 11 is on its way to the moon and the Vietnam War is dividing friends & families.
A beautiful coming-of-age story where we not only see the protagonist finding her feet but also her unique voice. The author was woven world's events quite seamlessly into the lives of these characters and while they are not a direct participants, that did not stop them from leaving their own marks in the world. A great discussion starter to get the young ones involved in current affairs and/or how to voice ones opinions.
Thanks to University of Queensland Press for copy of book in exchange of honest review. And thanks, AusYABloggers for organising the tour.