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Shadows on the Moon

Shadows on the Moon. By Zoë Marriott Published by Candlewick Press in 2012 PowerPoint by Synnia Zheng. Introduction. Setting: Feudal Japan

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Shadows on the Moon

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  1. Shadows on the Moon By Zoë Marriott Published by Candlewick Press in 2012 PowerPoint by SynniaZheng

  2. Introduction • Setting: Feudal Japan • Summary: A Japanese girl, a shadow weaver, trained in the magical art of illusion, from a noble family seeks revenge on her stepfather for killing her family.

  3. Main Characters • Protagonist: SuzumeHoshima • a 16-year-old Japanese girl of noble birth who finds out that her stepfather murdered her whole family and stole her father’s wife • a shadow weaver who trains to master the art of illusion

  4. Main Characters • Antagonist: Lord Terayama • a power-hungry nobleman who kills Suzume’s father and cousin in order to marry her father’s wife

  5. Central Conflict • Man vs. man! (Suzume vs. Terayama) • Suzume is determined to work hard to steal the Moon Prince’s heart to become the Shadow Bride which will give her the power to exact her vengeance on her stepfather.

  6. Minor Characters • Ryoichi Hoshima • Suzume’s mother who betrayed her husband and married Terayama because she wanted to have many children which she could not have with her first husband

  7. Minor Characters • Otieno • A foreigner from Athazie who is a fellow shadow weaver of Suzume’s and falls in love with her

  8. Minor Characters • Akira • the Shadow Bride who is running away from people who are trying to kill her; turns out to be a man with really feminine characteristics • a shadow weaver who escapes with Suzume after imprisoned for creating an illusion of a drunken man

  9. What Critics Said • Ana said, “I loved reading Shadows on the Moon. It is a cool retelling of Cinderella, with a great protagonist – Suzume and the choices she made, right or wrong, were what made this book such a great ride.” • http://thebooksmugglers.com/2011/07/book-review-shadows-on-the-moon-by-zoe-marriott.html

  10. What Critics Said • Jia said, “I thought Shadows on the Moon brought something new to the table. The choice of setting, the diverse cast of characters, and the heroine’s personal trauma and determination to seek revenge no matter the cost made this a worthwhile read for me.” • http://dearauthor.com/book-reviews/overall-b-reviews/b-reviews/review-shadows-on-the-moon-by-zoe-marriott/

  11. What I Say!! • I really LOVED this book! I love how the author uses the story of Cinderella and twists it to make it more exciting and interesting!! Plus the setting is in Japan which is one of my favorite countries!!! I would read it anytime, anywhere and still fall in love with it!!!!

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