Challenges of Teens Growing Up Poor and Isolated Abound in "Cinderella Shoots the Moon"
Bullying, peer pressure, parent trouble and classroom rivalries are among the problems students face as another school year begins. These issues and more are tackled in a new indie novel, “Cinderella Shoots the Moon” by writer Arlie Corday. The book is aimed at teens, young adults and anyone concerned about the challenges of growing up, and especially gives voice to an often forgotten group — those living in rural areas. The book is available on Amazon.com. - August 21, 2017
Difficult Lives of Rural Teens Inspires Novel, “Cinderella Shoots the Moon”
“Cinderella Shoots the Moon” is a coming-of-age story about a fish-out-of-water teen, Tara Harris, who finds there is more to life than popularity and fashion after her family moves to rural upstate New York. After her parents fall into depression and alcoholism, Tara learns her best friend is in more trouble than she ever dreamed possible, and the girls run away to escape the horror. Along the way, they meet fellow Cinderella Girls with dreams of their own. - August 17, 2017