Shooting the Moon
Shooting the Moon
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2008
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Realistic Fiction•
Children`s LiteratureTexas • 1960s
2008
YA
10-14 years
890L
Super Short Summary
In Shooting the Moon by Frances O'Roark Dowell, a young person experiences the Vietnam War's impact through personal and familial perspectives. Their brother's deployment leads to a newfound appreciation for photography as a means of connecting and understanding the war's realities, thereby transforming relationships and personal perspectives on military service and family dynamics.
Emotional
Heartwarming
Melancholic
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Shooting the Moon by Frances O'Roark Dowell receives praise for its compelling exploration of family dynamics and the effects of war through a young protagonist's eyes. Readers appreciate the book's emotional depth and historical context. However, some criticize its pacing and limited character development. Overall, it's seen as a thought-provoking read for middle-grade audiences.
Who Should Read Shooting the Moon?
Readers who enjoy Shooting the Moon by Frances O'Roark Dowell are typically middle-grade audiences interested in historical fiction and family dynamics during the Vietnam War era. Fans of The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt or Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai may find this book appealing for its nuanced emotional depth and historical insights.
3,911 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
176
Novel • Fiction
•
Realistic Fiction•
Children`s LiteratureTexas • 1960s
2008
YA
10-14 years
890L
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