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Genre/Form: | Young adult fiction Young adult works Fiction Novels in verse Romans en vers Romans, nouvelles, etc Juvenile fiction |
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Material Type: | Fiction, Secondary (senior high) school |
Document Type: | Book |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Tony Abbott |
ISBN: | 9780062491251 0062491253 |
OCLC Number: | 1136965456 |
Target Audience: | Ages 14 up.; Grades 10-12. |
Description: | 352 pages ; 22 cm |
Responsibility: | Tony Abbott. |
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"The free-verse form effectively propels this story, which is at once action-oriented and introspective, forward. Bobby's emotion-filled thoughts make him a narrator it is easy to feel sympathy toward. The idea that people can help others even as they contend with their own demons is clear. This message, and the easily accessible, evocative language of the verse, should hold appeal for a range of realistic fiction fans." - Kirkus Reviews"Writing in spare, straightforward verse, Abbott deftly captures the characters' hurt at feeling forgotten and misunderstood, the isolation of coming-of-age under traumatic circumstances, and the solace of being seen and accepted. Graceful in execution and in substance, Bobby and Rachel's moving story is emotionally satisfying." - Publishers Weekly"Seasoned YA author Abbott crafts a nuanced story about an unlikely but desperately needed friendship between two outsiders. Readers will be pushed to think critically about how words and actions affect others. The narrative also respectfully shows positive aspects of religion and getting mental health assistance. This novel-in-verse has an engaging male POV, and would be a good read-alike for those who enjoyed Jason Reynolds's Long Way Down. The message of breaking through barriers to reach out for help and being an empathetic friend are important themes for teens to understand, and makes this a definite buy for YA collections." - School Library Journal"This poignant novel in verse captures the bleakness and frustration of both teens' lives and draws them out of their despair with courage and compassion. The . . . conclusion is both hopeful and a relief." - Booklist"Bobby narrates in largely unrhymed verse with clipped lines and a propulsive cadence that befits its speaker. There's light and redemption at the end that's hard earned for all players-adult and teen." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Read more...
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Spare verse tell a complex story
This novel-in-verse tells a familiar story of kids from broken circumstances finding each other. But don't let the common theme deter you from reading this powerful book. The characters are rich and unique. The choice the author made to write it in verse dictates the rhythm of the reader's thoughts...
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This novel-in-verse tells a familiar story of kids from broken circumstances finding each other. But don't let the common theme deter you from reading this powerful book. The characters are rich and unique. The choice the author made to write it in verse dictates the rhythm of the reader's thoughts and makes you walk side-by-side with Bobby as he navigates high school with a deeply damaged father and no friends for support.
I love books like this because they create an opportunity for reluctant readers to explore sophisticated material.
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