"The Vandal" by Ann Schlee follows the story of a young girl named Helen who grapples with the complexities of adolescence, loss, and family dynamics. Set against the backdrop of a small town, Helen's life takes a turn when she discovers a mysterious figure who captures her imagination and challenges her perceptions. Exploring themes of identity, rebellion, and the impact of art, the narrative delves into Helen's journey of self-discovery as she confronts her feelings about love, friendship, and the growing pains of transitioning into adulthood. The story artfully blends lyrical prose with poignant moments of introspection. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book features in the following series: Lythway Large Print, M Books .

There are 223 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 2012 by Catnip Publishing Ltd .