Full Cicada Moon, by Marilyn Hilton
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Inside Out and Back Again meets One Crazy Summer and Brown Girl Dreaming in this novel-in-verse about fitting in and standing up for what’s rightIt's 1969, and the Apollo 11 mission is getting ready to go to the moon. But for half-black, half-Japanese Mimi, moving to a predominantly white Vermont town is enough to make her feel alien. Suddenly, Mimi's appearance is all anyone notices. She struggles to fit in with her classmates, even as she fights for her right to stand out by entering science competitions and joining Shop Class instead of Home Ec. And even though teachers and neighbors balk at her mixed-race family and her refusals to conform, Mimi’s dreams of becoming an astronaut never fade—no matter how many times she’s told no.This historical middle-grade novel is told in poems from Mimi's perspective over the course of one year in her new town, and shows readers that positive change can start with just one person speaking up.
Full Cicada Moon, by Marilyn Hilton - Amazon Sales Rank: #32674 in Books
- Published on: 2015-09-08
- Released on: 2015-09-08
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.60" h x 1.28" w x 5.80" l, 1.15 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 400 pages
Full Cicada Moon, by Marilyn Hilton From School Library Journal Gr 4–8—Mimi tells her story in this novel in verse that will resonate with fans of Jacqueline Woodson's Brown Girl Dreaming (Penguin, 2014). The seventh grader describes arriving in small-town Vermont from Berkeley in 1969. While filling out a form, the teen is perplexed by which ethnicity to check off: her father is a black college professor, and her mother is Japanese (they married when he was a soldier stationed overseas). In 1969, mixed race is not an option on the form, nor is Oriental the same as Japanese. Mimi is fascinated by space and the moon landing. She designs a science project for school that requires the use of power tools—all this during a time when girls were not expected to be interested in science and were required to take home economics rather than shop. When Mimi bucks convention, there are repercussions and punishments. She weathers these with support from a smart girlfriend as well as a loyal and tender boy next door. Mimi's parents are engaged in and support the budding scientist's projects. This novel stands out with its thoughtful portrayal of race and its embrace of girls in science and technical fields. The verse, though spare, is powerful and evocative, perfectly capturing Mimi's emotional journey. VERDICT An excellent addition to the growing shelf of novels in verse with culturally diverse protagonists.—Amy Thurow, New Glarus School District, WI
Review Now a Kirkus Best Book of 2015!* "Readers will be moved by the empathetic lyricism of Mimi's maturing voice."—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW* "Will resonate with fans of Jacqueline Woodson’s Brown Girl Dreaming...This novel stands out with it’s thoughtful portrayal of race and its embrace of girls in science and technical fields."—School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW* "Perfect for readers who straddle societies, feel they don’t fit in, or need that confirmation of self-celebration."—Booklist, STARRED REVIEW"It is magnificent the way that Hilton sews together words stitching a beautiful quilt of colorfully written poems and sentences. … This is a treasure and truly so different from other books that it is definitely worth your time."—The Denver Post"Brimming with introspection and strong empathetic undertones, Full Cicada Moon is a 'must-read.' "—Kendal Rautzhan, Books to Borrow…Books to Buy"Through the perspective of this clear-eyed, courageous heroine, Hilton (Found Things) powerfully recreates a time of momentous transition in American history."—Publishers Weekly"Like Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson, Hilton re-creates a time and place in American history and makes it vividly alive through the eyes of an intelligent, spirited girl...Fans of historical fiction and poetry will enjoy this novel."—VOYA
About the Author Marilyn Hilton has published numerous short stories, poems, essays, and two previous children's books. She lives with her husband and three children in Northern California.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A charming book By Amy C. Spaulding Cicada Full Moon by Marilyn Hilton is about a mixed-race girl named Mimi Oliver who is half Japanese and half African American. She is just starting high school in Vermont; her family has recently moved from Berkeley, California so her father can take a teaching position at the local college.The story takes place in 1969 and chronicles Mimi's difficulty being bi-racial in solidly white, middle-class Vermont where she is seen as an oddity rather than a real person with feelings. It also chronicles her love of astronomy and her interest in the NASA space program; (the novel is conveniently set during the summer of the Apollo 11 moon landing). Along the way, Mimi helps push gender norms in this small town by petitioning that girls should be able to take shop class and boys -- home economics; she befriends a nice boy named Tommy (who lives next door with his Great Uncle, Mr. Dell, a WWII veteran) and a girl named Stacey whose family is from the South.Written in verse, this big fat book goes by quickly. Hilton uses verse seamlessly to tell Mimi's story; verse lends itself well to a precocious 13-year-old's voice. Hilton's description of the seasons and the intricacies of a Vermont winter are winning; she gives us the mind of Mimi and the spirit of Vermont in her text. I was a little worried about an Anglo writer taking on a mixed-racial character's story. Overall, I think Hilton handles it well, although some of Mimi's concern seem a little stereotyped (kids touch her hair, repeatedly ask her about her nationality, shun her because of her race); I wondered whether Vermont in 1969 was really like that socially; it currently enjoys a reputation as a most liberal state.This is a charming book that is enjoyable to spend time with. Pleasant to read, an extremely likable character, artfully rendered. The ending wraps up a little too quickly and neatly, but by the end of the novel we would wish as much for Mimi.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Lyrical Perfection and Engaging Story--A MUST READ By Faye Reads Full Cicada Moon is such an extraordinary story. It's lyrical. It's moving. It's complex and yet written with such perfect simplicity. This is the story of 7th-grader, Mimi Yoshiko Oliver, set in 1969. She's half-black, half-Japanese, living in a mostly white community. She is also a girl who dreams of becoming an astronaut. She is judged because of her skin color and boxed in by her gender, but she is strong and determined.I loved this novel so much. It's beautifully written and it has an important story to tell, about what it's like to be different and about finding your wings and learning to soar. I think middle graders will appreciate Mimi's struggle to be accepted and her determination to fight for her dreams. This is an easy introduction to telling a story through verse since the writing is flawless and approachable and the characters are so well developed. I'm quite sure that other readers will fall in love with Mimi and her family and friends. This is definitely one of my favorite book of 2015.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An enhanced reading experience By Jessica at Cracking the Cover I’ve never been a fan of books written in verse. It’s not a particular writing style I can relate to, so it was with some trepidation I started “Full Cicada Moon,” by Marilyn Hilton. Turns out I had nothing to worry about.As a white girl who grew up in Utah in the 1980s and ’90s, my life experiences have been vastly different than those living in different eras and those of other races. “Full Cicada Moon” gave me a glimpse into the life of someone half-black, half-Japanese. Going into the book, I expected potential issues with her black half, and yet it’s the Japanese half that plays a larger role. And yet, the biggest conflict comes with gender inequalities. Again, not what I was expecting, but totally worth reading.I truly enjoyed “Full Cicada Moon.” As stated before, verse usually trips me up, but in this case, it actually enhanced my reading experience. Reading about Mimi’s experiences through poetry enhances them. The sparse text gives weight to Mimi’s feelings while making them accessible to the intended audience.
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