In "Listen Up" by Demitria Lunetta, a young girl named Maisie navigates the challenges of adolescence while struggling with the aftermath of her mother's sudden disappearance. As she grapples with feelings of isolation and confusion, Maisie's world is further complicated by her ability to hear the unspoken thoughts of those around her. This unique gift amplifies her fears and insecurities as she uncovers secrets about her family and friends. Through her journey, she learns to embrace her extraordinary talent and finds the strength to face her own emotions, ultimately seeking the truth about her mother's fate. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Ya Verse .

There are 200 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 2020 by West 44 Books .

Chicago native Demitria Lunetta is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and a faithful follower of all things YA on her blog www. demitrialunetta. blogspot. com. She holds a BA in Human Ecology and has spent countless hours studying the many ways in which people are capable of bringing about their own destruction. In case the end is near, she always carries a good book and a chocolate bar-the two items essential for postapocalyptic survival.