Purple Daze is a young adult novel set in suburban Los Angeles in 1965. Six high school students share their experiences and feelings in interconnected free verse and traditional poems about war, feminism, riots, love, racism, rock 'n' roll, high school, and friendship.

Although there have been verse novels published recently, none explore the changing and volatile 1960's in America-- a time when young people drove a cultural and political revolution. With themes like the costs and casualties of war, the consequences of sex, and the complex relationships between teens, their peers, and their parents, this story is still as relevant today as it was 45 years ago.

 

There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published 2011 by INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US .

Sherry Shahan is both an author and a photo illustrator. She has written more than 30 children's and YA books in her lifetime, including the bestselling Alaskan-based adventure, Frozen Stiff . Sherry loves to travel which has been an inspiration for many of her books. When she isn't riding through Africa on horseback or on dogsleds in Alaska, you will probably find her dancing whether it be on ice-capped mountains or in dance contests.