Shooting the Moon

Released: October 24, 2008
Length: 3 hrs 7 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Recorded Books

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In this evocative coming-of-age novel, a 12-year-old girl’s perspective on life, family, and the realities of war shifts as her brother shares haunting images from Vietnam. Drawing on her own experiences as the daughter of a military colonel, Frances O'Roark Dowell crafts a poignant story filled with rich characterizations and emotional depth. The narration brings to life the gripping prose, capturing the heartfelt essence of the girl's evolving understanding.

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