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Marilyn C. Hilton

Full Cicada Moon

Marilyn C. HiltonFiction | Novel | Middle Grade

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Marilyn C. Hilton

Full Cicada Moon

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Vermont • 1960s

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

790L

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Full Cicada Moon by Marilyn C. Hilton is a novel-in-verse set in 1969 New England that explores the experiences of Mimi Yoshiko Oliver, a mixed-race middle schooler who faces racial and gender discrimination after moving from California to Vermont. Through her journal poems and a science project on the moon, Mimi navigates her identity and ultimately gains confidence and a sense of belonging. Themes of racism, war, and bullying are present.

Inspirational

Challenging

Contemplative

Hopeful

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.5

6,293 ratings

87%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Full Cicada Moon by Marilyn C. Hilton garners praise for its lyrical prose and strong, multicultural protagonist. Readers appreciate its poignant exploration of identity and belonging. However, some feel the pacing is slow and the secondary characters underdeveloped. Overall, it's celebrated for its emotional depth and engaging narrative style.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Full Cicada Moon?

Readers who would enjoy Full Cicada Moon by Marilyn C. Hilton are often fans of historical fiction and diverse narratives. This novel appeals to those who appreciate strong female protagonists and coming-of-age stories. Similar readers might enjoy Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson or The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.

4.5

6,293 ratings

87%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Vermont • 1960s

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

790L

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