61 pages • 2 hours read
Marilyn C. HiltonFull Cicada Moon
Fiction | Novel | Middle GradeA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Full Cicada Moon by Marilyn C. Hilton is a novel-in-verse set in 1969 New England that explores the experiences of Mimi Yoshiko Oliver, a mixed-race middle schooler who faces racial and gender discrimination after moving from California to Vermont. Through her journal poems and a science project on the moon, Mimi navigates her identity and ultimately gains confidence and a sense of belonging. Themes of racism, war, and bullying are present.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Full Cicada Moon by Marilyn C. Hilton garners praise for its lyrical prose and strong, multicultural protagonist. Readers appreciate its poignant exploration of identity and belonging. However, some feel the pacing is slow and the secondary characters underdeveloped. Overall, it's celebrated for its emotional depth and engaging narrative style.
Who Should Read Full Cicada Moon?
Readers who would enjoy Full Cicada Moon by Marilyn C. Hilton are often fans of historical fiction and diverse narratives. This novel appeals to those who appreciate strong female protagonists and coming-of-age stories. Similar readers might enjoy Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson or The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.
RecommendedReading Age
9-12yearsLexile Level
790LBook Details
Historical Fiction
Identity: Race
Identity: Gender
Life/Time: Coming of Age