Things I'll Never Say: Stories About Our Secret Selves
School year: Lower 6th, Year 10, Year 11
No. of pages 320
Published: 2015
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"Things I'll Never Say: Stories About Our Secret Selves" by Ann Angel is a collection of compelling short stories that delve into the hidden lives of adolescents grappling with the complexities of identity, relationships, and the secrets they keep. Each narrative captures the poignant moments of youth, exploring themes of love, loss, and the struggles of self-acceptance. From navigating friendships to facing difficult choices, the characters in these stories reveal their innermost thoughts and feelings, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the vulnerabilities and triumphs of growing up. The tales resonate with anyone who has ever felt the pressure to hide their true selves. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 14 years.
There are 320 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2015 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .
Ann Angel is an adoptive mother of four culturally mixed grown children. She is an Associate Professor of English at Mount Mary College, Wisconsin, USA and has authored and edited several children's books in the past including Silent Embrace, Perspectives on Birth and Adoption (Catalyst Book Press). She lives in Wisconsin, USA.