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BENEATH A METH MOON

Beneath a Meth Moon
Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Woodson
Author's First Name: 
Jacqueline
Publisher: 
Penguin
Publication Date: 
2012
2013 Nomination (not yet selected): 

Laurel is on a downward spiral in her journey from cheerleader and loving daughter and sister to a crystal meth addict. Meth is her "moon" and she spends her days begging for money to buy more drugs and writing poetry. Moses, a young street artist befriends her and starts her on a slow journey away from drugs. 14 and up. Kathie Weinberg.

Comments

Notes for March 23

by ladamson - 03/29/2012 - 10:28am

Notes for March 23 Meeting

Positive Comments:

  • This effective portrait of addiction without brutality shows how easily one can become a victim. 
  • Religion is handled well without being preachy since it is naturally a part of the protagonist’s life.
  • The story offers a look at life through a character’s meth-addicted eyes.
  • The terrific writing becomes poetic at times.
  • The appropriate time jumps make the story more interesting. 

Concerns:

  • Readers feel disconnected from the protagonist without particular interest in her future. 
  • Character development is weak.
  • Since the timeline wis confusing, a reader tried to use the younger brother’s age to keep track.