Posted on January 3, 2009 by agirlnamedsara
This is Nick Hornby’s first true Young Adult novel. The main character, Sam, is a 15 year old skater who becomes a teenage father. The book follows the events leading up to the pregnency, through the pregnancy, and after the child is born. In general it is realistic fiction but there are some fantastical moments [...]
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Posted on January 1, 2009 by agirlnamedsara
Guidelines for 2009 Young Adult Book Challenge
1. Anyone can join. You don’t need a blog to participate.
2. Read 12 Young Adult novels. No need to list your books in advance. You may select books as you go. Even if you list them now, you can change the list if needed.
3. Challenge begins January thru December, [...]
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Posted on January 1, 2009 by agirlnamedsara
I Am The Messenger centers around a 19 year old male searching for his identity. Throughout the novel he speaks candidly about his relationship with his mother, his feelings of sexual inadequacy, and his friendships. He is mysteriously pushed into action when he begins to receive cryptic messages on playing cards. The novel chronicles [...]
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