Beneath a Meth Moon (2012) (edit title/settings)

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• Laurel: 15 year old addicted to meth. Struggles to find a way to want to get sober for her family if for no other reason.
• Moses: Moses is an interesting stranger who Laurel meets when she has hit rock bottom. He cares what happens to her and provides a lifeline for her in many ways.
• Jesse Jr.: Laurel's little brother who simply adores her. Just a baby when Laurel becomes addicted. An inspiration to Laurel trying to get clean.
• T-Boom: the guy that introduced Laurel to the moon

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• Pass Christian: The place where Laurel and her family lived before they moved.
• Galilee
• Louisiana
• Mississippi
• Texas

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Themes & Symbolism edit see section history

• Dealing with Grief and Loss: Laurel's introduction to the drug world comes after the loss of people very dear to her. She allows herself to be taken in by T-Boom and moves away from her family emotionally and physically.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

1. Jacqueline Woodson (Author)

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Notes for Parents edit see section history

Make no mistake, this book is about a young (15) meth addict, so drug use is pervasive throughout the book. It is not, however, gratuitous. Nor is it accompanied by a litany of profanity or graphic sex scenes. Middle school and up should be fine.

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• Books › Teens