Moon at Nine
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Pub Date Sep 17 2014 | Archive Date Aug 17 2014
Description
Fifteen-year-old Farrin has many secrets. Although she
goes to a school for gifted girls in Tehran, as the daughter
of an aristocratic mother and wealthy father, Farrin
must keep a low profile. It is 1988; ever since the
Shah was overthrown, the deeply conservative and religious
government controls every facet of life in Iran.
If the Revolutionary Guard finds out about her mother’s
Bring Back the Shah activities, her family could be
thrown in jail, or worse.
The day she meets Sadira, Farrin’s life changes forever.
Sadira is funny, wise, and outgoing; the two girls become
inseparable. But as their friendship deepens into
romance, the relationship takes a dangerous turn. It
is against the law to be gay in Iran; the punishment is
death. Despite their efforts to keep their love secret,
the girls are discovered and arrested. Separated from
Sadira, Farrin can only pray as she awaits execution. Will
her family find a way to save them both?
Based on real-life events, multi-award winning author
Deborah Ellis’s new book is a tense and riveting story
about a world where homosexuality is considered so
abhorrent that it is punishable by death.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
“Moon
at Nine is a riveting tale
of young girls being true to themselves and their love, set against a political
and cultural backdrop few readers will have first-hand knowledge of. Ellis once
again proves she is a master storyteller. Readers will remember Farrin and
Sadira long after the final page has been read.” —Quill & Quire Starred Review
“A firm grounding in Iranian history, along with the insight and empathy Ellis brings to the pain of those whose love is decreed to be immoral and unnatural, make this a smart, heartbreaking [novel.]”—Publishers Weekly
"Sparse and eloquently-written, this short historical novel is both beautiful and heartbreaking."—School Library Journal
"...inarguably powerful...A book study guide is included and will help encourage much needed discussion."—Booklist
"The portrait painted for 1980s Iran's political climate—and in particular the situation of gay and lesbian people and political prisoners—is haunting."—Kirkus Reviews
"Basing her book on a true story, Ellis has written a heartbreaking tale of prejudice and injustice...Highly Recommended."—CM Magazine
"...captivating, informative, relevant and exquisite...What a stellar story, so beautifully written. I can hardly wait to feature it in my Indigo/Yorkdale department and recommend it to my teacher/parent/student clients."—Wendy Mason, Bookseller, Chapters-Indigo
Marketing Plan
20,000-copy print run; extensive review copy mailing of physical ARCs and NetGalley digital galleys; aggressive promotion to industry and consumer media with prominent public relations agency Media Masters Publicity; author tour targeting radio, television, and print media; targeting of LGTB media, feminist media, and Iranian-American media; author appearances as guest speaker at IRA; title will be the feature of our foreign rights initiative at international book fairs including the Frankfurt International Book Fair and the Bologna Children’s Book Fair; cross-marketing to “YA cross-over” adult readers through major bookstore chain; distribution in the United States through Orca Book Publishers; advertising in literary journals; promotional postcards; book trailer; blog tour hosted by prominent YA bloggers; social media promotion (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, Google+, Pajama Party blog).
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 0001927480000 |
| PRICE | $19.95 (USD) |
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