The Damage Done
No. of pages 272
Published: 2001
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In "The Damage Done" by Linda Newbery, the story revolves around a teenage boy named Jack who struggles to cope with the aftermath of his mother’s sudden death. As he grapples with his grief, he finds himself drawn into a world of secrets and hidden truths within his family. Jack’s relationships with friends and loved ones become strained as he uncovers buried emotions and unspoken conflicts. The narrative explores themes of loss, the complexity of familial bonds, and the journey toward healing and understanding in the wake of tragedy. It’s a poignant tale of resilience and self-discovery. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 272 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 2001 by Scholastic .
LINDA NEWBERY is the author of a number of titles for young readers.
