Moonrise
Moonrise by Sarah Crossan, published by Bloomsbury USA on May 8, 2018, is a 400-page novel that delves into the complexities of family relationships and the impact of crime on those left behind. The story follows seventeen-year-old Joe as he attempts to reconnect with his brother Ed, who is on death row for a crime he may not have committed. As Ed’s execution date approaches, Joe is determined to spend time with him, grappling with the harsh realities of their situation and the questions surrounding guilt and forgiveness.
In this contemporary work, readers will find a poignant exploration of sibling bonds, grief, and the moral dilemmas that arise in the face of loss. The narrative unfolds in verse, allowing for a unique and intimate portrayal of Joe’s emotional journey as he confronts the complexities of love and justice. Themes of family, social issues, and the struggle to understand the value of life are woven throughout, making this a thought-provoking read for young adults and anyone interested in the intricacies of human relationships.
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From Carnegie Award-winning author Sarah Crossan comes a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores life, sibling bonds, and forgiveness as a teen tries to reconnect with his brother on death row for a crime he may not have committed.
Seventeen-year-old Joe hasn’t seen his brother in ten years. Ed didn’t walk out on the family, not exactly. It’s something more brutal.
Ed’s locked up — on death row.
Now his execution date has been set, and the clock is ticking. Joe is determined to spend those last weeks with his brother, no matter what other people think … and no matter whether Ed committed the crime. But did he? And does it matter, in the end?
This poignant, timely, heartbreaking novel asks big questions: What value do you place on life? What can you forgive? And just how do you say goodbye?
Acclaim for Sarah Crossan
2016 Carnegie Award winner, One
Shortlisted for the 2016 FCBG Book Award, Apple and Rain
Shortlisted for the 2015 Carnegie Award, Apple and Rain
Shortlisted for the 2013 Carnegie Award, The Weight of Water
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