An Earful of Static
No. of pages 207
Published: 2003
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"An Earful of Static" by Archimede Fusillo follows the story of a teenage boy grappling with his identity and the challenges of adolescence. Set against the backdrop of the 1980s, the protagonist navigates the complexities of family dynamics, friendship, and first love while dealing with the fallout from his father's struggles. As he immerses himself in music and the vibrant culture of the time, he learns to express himself and embrace his passions. The novel beautifully captures the confusion and excitement of growing up, highlighting the importance of self-discovery and the quest for acceptance in a rapidly changing world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 207 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 2003 by Hachette Australia .