Okay, here's the deal. When did people become "that" instead of "who?" I hear this on the radio on the TV ( and shouldn't news reporters know better )? and unless my memory is wrong, have even read it in places. Why? How hard is it to remember that people require a "who"? And here's another--myself instead of me. My boss did this all this time and it drove me crazy. Are we so afraid to be in the spotlight that we have to say, "So-and-so and myself did such-and-so?"
Welcome to Day 1 of the SECRETS OF MOON AT NINE BLOG TOUR, featuring Moon at Nine – a timely new YA novel from humanitarian and award-winning author Deborah Ellis. Each stop on the 2-week tour will feature revealing posts, a chance to win a copy of the novel, and a chance to enter the grand prize giveaway!
Secrets of the Moon at Nine Title
Today, Pajama Press editor Ann Featherstone is here to talk a little bit about the title of Moon at Nine:
In choosing the right title for Deborah’s story, we discussed the mood and idea we wanted to get across. First and foremost, we wanted a way to express Farrin and Sadira’s relationship, with its naïve optimism and almost dream-like power. There is a scene in the book where Farrin realizes that, in looking at the moon at the same time each night, the girls will feel connected, even if they are not together. Farrin calls it the nine o’clock moon. At the time, Farrin has no idea how much the sight of the moon will give her hope and, when ultimately all hope is gone, the courage to find a future with only the memory of Sadira to guide her.
I think Deborah chose the perfect title. The image of the moon at nine ties us to time and place, yet reminds us of something greater: the principles and ideals that drive us and give us courage.
Here is an excerpt of the scene Ann mentions:
After the service, the girls waited outside for the men to finish talking and come to find them.
"Look at that moon," Sadira said. "I don't think I've ever seen a moon so bright."
"It's shining right down on us like a spotlight," Farrin said.
It was strange. She knew that the square outside the mosque was crowded with worshippers and the streets were full of noisy cars, but it felt like she and Sadira were all alone in Tehran.
"It's shining down on the two of us," Sadira said. She looked at her watch. "It's almost nine o'clock," she added. "Let's make another pact. Let's look at the moon every night at nine, and that way, if we are not physically together, we will be together in spirit."
"The nine o'clock moon," Farrin agreed, holding still but wanting to swirl and dance all over the square. "Every night," she promised.
Then the men appeared and broke the spell.
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About Moon at Nine:
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***Stop by Candace's Book Blog tomorrow for the next stop on the SECRETS OF MOON AT NINE BLOG TOUR and another chance to win!***
Secrets of Moon at Nine Blog Tour Schedule:
April 28th: Buried in Books
April 29th: Candace's Book Blog
April 30th: VVB32Reads
May 1st: Read Now Sleep Later
May 2nd: LiveToRead
May 5th: Loving the Language of Literacy
May 6th: AmithaKnight.com
May 7th: From A to Z
May 8th: Manga Maniac Café
May 9th: Bookish
About Moon at Nine:
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 a homosexual 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?
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About Deborah Ellis:
Deborah Ellis is the internationally acclaimed author of nearly thirty books for children and young people, most of which explore themes of social justice and courage. A peace activist, feminist, and humanitarian, Deborah has won many national and international awards for her books, including the Governor General’s Award, the Ruth Schwartz Award, the Vicky Metcalf Award, the American Library Association’s Notable List and the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award. In 2010, she received the Ontario Library Association President’s Award for Exceptional Achievement. Deborah lives in Ontario, Canada.
GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY
At each stop along the tour, readers will have a chance to enter the grand prize giveaway.
One winner will receive a set of Deborah Ellis' books, and Pajama Press will make a $100 donation in their name to one of five charities: Canadian Women 4 Women in Afghanistan, UNICEF Canada, Street Kids International, Leprosy Mission - Canada, or IBBY - Children in Crisis Fund. You will be able to learn more about all of these charities at tomorrow's tour stop.
Below is a list of the books included in the giveaway:
Below is a list of the books included in the giveaway:
• Moon at Nine
• True Blue
• Looks Like Daylight: Voices of Indigenous Kids
• No Safe Place
• My name is Parvana
• Lunch With Lenin and Other Short Stories
• A Company of Fools
• Our Stories Our Songs: African Children Talk about AIDS,
• Three Wishes: Palestinian and Israeli Children speak
• Annaleise Carr: How I Conquered Lake Ontario to Help Kids Battling Cancer (By Annaleise Carr with Deborah Ellis)
US/Canada only please. Enter using the rafflecopter below! Ends May 12th at 11:59 pm EST.
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