Standing on Neptune
Autor Valerie Sherrarden Limba Engleză Paperback – 15 apr 2023 – vârsta de la 13 ani
- Standing on Neptune examines the emotional effect of a possible pregnancy on a teenager and the isolation one might feel.
- The Canadian teen birth rate is 5.5 births per 1000 females aged 15-19 and many more sexually active teens worry they’re pregnant at one time or another. Standing on Neptune charts the emotional rollercoaster — the sense of isolation felt without support from loved ones and the relief felt when the teen finds the support they need.
- Formerly a group home director, Valerie Sherrard has a lot of experience with what troubles today’s youth.
- Valerie Sherrard is a versatile author 30+ books whose work is frequently nominated for awards in different genres. Her first novel in verse, Counting Back from Nine, was shortlisted for a 2012 Governor General’s Literary Award.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781770866874
ISBN-10: 1770866876
Pagini: 152
Dimensiuni: 137 x 203 x 10 mm
Greutate: 0.15 kg
Editura: CORMORANT BOOKS
Colecția DCB Young Readers
Locul publicării:Toronto, Canada
ISBN-10: 1770866876
Pagini: 152
Dimensiuni: 137 x 203 x 10 mm
Greutate: 0.15 kg
Editura: CORMORANT BOOKS
Colecția DCB Young Readers
Locul publicării:Toronto, Canada
Recenzii
“A tender, intense story capturing the vast scope of a young adult’s interior universe.”
“Sherrard enables readers to see how differently the two teens see their relationship and this situation that they may be in. She beautifully, succinctly captures Brooke's sense of loneliness and isolation, her uncertainty and fear, and both her desire to know and her dread of knowing. … This is an insightful, thought-provoking and perceptive novel, a brief but impactful exploration of the complexities of the human heart.”
“5/5 stars. Highly Recommended”
“Standing on Neptune is a beautifully written, tender story that explores the inner world of Brooke, a teenager who thinks she might be pregnant. The book is engaging, easy to read, and deals honestly with a situation all-too-familiar to many young women. Sherrard never hits a wrong note: Brooke is a fully realized, very believable character who clearly expresses her shifting feelings about trust, family and friends as she grapples with fear about her future. Sherrard has a gift for poetic expression, along with a deep insight into what it feels like to be young, vulnerable and very much alone. Each poem can be read and understood on its own, yet each poem moves the plot and characters forward with seamless grace. Brooke’s identification with the mysterious planet Neptune is profound and haunting. Like all good poetry, and all good books, Standing on Neptune leaves echoes in the reader’s heart, long after it is finished. An impressive achievement.”
“Sherrard enables readers to see how differently the two teens see their relationship and this situation that they may be in. She beautifully, succinctly captures Brooke's sense of loneliness and isolation, her uncertainty and fear, and both her desire to know and her dread of knowing. … This is an insightful, thought-provoking and perceptive novel, a brief but impactful exploration of the complexities of the human heart.”
“5/5 stars. Highly Recommended”
“Standing on Neptune is a beautifully written, tender story that explores the inner world of Brooke, a teenager who thinks she might be pregnant. The book is engaging, easy to read, and deals honestly with a situation all-too-familiar to many young women. Sherrard never hits a wrong note: Brooke is a fully realized, very believable character who clearly expresses her shifting feelings about trust, family and friends as she grapples with fear about her future. Sherrard has a gift for poetic expression, along with a deep insight into what it feels like to be young, vulnerable and very much alone. Each poem can be read and understood on its own, yet each poem moves the plot and characters forward with seamless grace. Brooke’s identification with the mysterious planet Neptune is profound and haunting. Like all good poetry, and all good books, Standing on Neptune leaves echoes in the reader’s heart, long after it is finished. An impressive achievement.”