Liza's Blue Moon

by Diane Stevens

Liza's reserved personality makes her believe that she is a disappointment to her absent parents, a fear that is further complicated by her perky younger sister and a suddenly distant best friend. A... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688135420
• ISBN13: 9780688135423
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

Sensitive and OFTEN humourous book

"Liza's Blue Moon" is a one-of-a-kind story of a girl who just doesn't fit in. Ignored and differnet she tries to be herself. Liza is worried that her family, " is no family at all, just strangers living together." "Liza's Blue Moon" is recommened for teens to young adults and even parents who might want to know whats going on in their children's minds. It's for the people who are lonely, the people who aren't, and everybody in between. A sensitive and often humorous book for anyone who can laugh, cry, and want to just be themselves.

A realistic and heart warming story

Liza's Blue Moon is a moving story of a teenager's coming of age. Stevens' attention to detail brings the characters to life as they confront contemporary issues from teen insecurities to family tragedy. Liza is quirky, lovable, and down- to-earth, and through her, Stevens captures the essence of a girl seeking her place in the world.

perfect storytelling

This is a warm, funny story about a young girl growing up. The story is captivating and touching. This is one of those great finds that keeps you thinking about the characters weeks after you put the book down. Great story.