Description
A heartwarming and empowering young adult novel, “The Moonlight Dreamers” by Siobhan Curham follows the lives of four teenage girls who become friends over their shared dreams and mutual support: Amber, Maali, Sky, and Rose. They call themselves the Moonlight Dreamers, after an inspiration to dare live life differently, out of the expectations of society and all people around them.
Amber is the founder of the group Moonlight Dreamers. She feels somehow ignored at school with her bullies making life unbearable and loving too much poetry which appears prohibited. Inspired by Oscar Wilde, she thinks that dreams are big and reached out to gather like-minded girls.
Maali: A shy and deeply devout girl who is very much into photography, on her quest for self-confidence and whatever her life path is destined to take. Finding her voice, believing in herself are part of the journey.
Sky: A young girl who lost her mom at a very young age lives on a houseboat with her dad. She struggles through grief but finds comfort through her creativity and solidarity with the rest.
She’s a rebellious fashion blogger whose complicated relationship with her stepmother makes her feel disconnected from her peers. However, despite her tough exterior, she still wants to be accepted and loved for who she is and have true friends.
Themes
The girls, each with their dreams, had societal pressures and their own selves doubting them. Life was an obstacle course in completing their aspirations.
Friendship is at the heart of the novel as the deep, supportive connection helped to find the way out of personal struggles.
Identity and Self-Acceptance: Each girl embarks on a journey of self-discovery learning to be her true self.
Dare to be Different: Moonlight Dreamers celebrate individuality and the courage to be themselves, even sometimes when that was not the expected norm.
This novel is uplifting for young readers to hold on to their dreams and foster lasting friendships and hold their heads up high to themselves.
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