Good Moon Rising

by Nancy Garden

Jan is surprised that for the first time she has not won the lead role in the school play but is selected to be stage manager instead. The girl who got the lead, Kerry, is new in school, and even Jan has to admit she is perfect for the part. Willing to be a good sport, Jan works hard as the stage manager and even tries to win Kerry's friendship. As Jan and Kerry get to know each other better, they realize that their relationship is deeper than a regular friendship and that they have fallen in love with each other. As their fellow students begin to question their relationship, Jan and Kerry must face a decision that will change their lives forever.

Editions of Good Moon Rising

	ISBN 9780595347674	Binding/Format Paperback	Publisher Iuniverse Inc	Date 2005	Price $7.46	Used, Very Good
	ISBN 9780374327460	Binding/Format Hardcover	Publisher Farrar Straus & Giroux	Date 1996	Price $4.47	Used - Good

Publisher Notes

When the relationship between Jan and Kerry, a new student, goes beyond friendship and their romantic relationship is threatened with exposure, they must face a difficult decision that could change their lives forever.

Media Reviews

"...has all the components of a classic young adult novel: well-developed characters, an interesting plot, familiar setting (a high school, of course) and a powerful theme....The use of centering the plot around Jan directing 'The Crucible' was nothing short of clever on Nancy Garden's part. The play, with its focus on the Salem witch trials, is woven into, and fills out, both the plot and theme...gives a sense of the hardship but also the benefits of coming out."

Synopses

Jan begins her senior year of high school not expecting that she will lose the starring part in the school play, take over as director when her beloved drama teacher becomes ill, and realize that she is a lesbian.

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