Lucy Cuthew

This powerful, timely novel in verse exposes provocative truths about periods, sex, shame, and going viral for all the wrong reasons. After school one day, Frankie, a lover of physics and astronomy, has her first sexual experience with quiet and gorgeous Benjamin--and gets her period. It's only blood, they agree. But soon a gruesome meme goes viral, turning an intimate, affectionate afternoon into something sordid, mortifying, and damaging. In the time it takes to swipe a screen, Frankie's universe implodes. Who can she trust? Not Harriet, her suddenly cruel best friend, and certainly not Benjamin, the only one who knows about the incident. As the online shaming takes on a horrifying life of its own, Frankie begins to wonder: is her real life over? Author Lucy Cuthew vividly portrays what it is to be a teen today with this fearless and ultimately uplifting novel in verse. Brimming with emotion, the story captures the intensity of friendships, first love, and female desire, while unflinchingly exploring the culture of online and menstrual shaming. Sure to be a conversation starter, Blood Moon is the unforgettable portrait of one girl's fight to reclaim her reputation and to stand up against a culture that says periods are dirty.

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What's it like being a teacher? Let's find out! Step inside the life of Miss Betts the teacher and learn all about the challenges she faces in her very busy job. From the moment the bell rings in the morning to final lesson of the day before home time, learn all about the inspirational life of a teacher. An entertaining story following a day in the life of a teacherfor children aged 4+, with fun illustrations to engage and inspire young readers. Turn to the back of the book for more information about what a teacher's job involves, the equipment they need, and the other busy people that work alongside them. The Next Steps include discussion points about the story to prompt further conversation, develop vocabulary, and support comprehension. People who help us, people who care, busy people are everywhere! Encourage the next generation of busy people and learn about a range of careers in this inspiring series for young children. Each story focuses on a different professional as they go about their daily work, exploring what each job involves, why it's important, and how it can be rewarding. ​If you enjoyed this book, check out the other titles in the Busy People series: Busy People: Astronaut Busy People: Builder Busy People: Construction Worker Busy People: Doctor Busy People: Firefighter Busy People: Librarian Busy People: Police officer Busy People: Teacher Busy People: Vet

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