My Extraordinary Life and Death
No. of pages 144
Published: 2009
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"My Extraordinary Life and Death" by Doug MacLeod follows the story of a teenager named "The Boy" who grapples with the themes of life, death, and the impact of choices. Set against the backdrop of an ordinary suburban life, the narrative explores intense moments leading up to a pivotal event involving a tragic accident. As The Boy navigates his relationships and the weight of his experiences, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting unexpected truths about existence, love, and the fragility of life. Ultimately, the story reflects on what it means to truly live and to face mortality. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 144 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 2009 by Ford Street Publishing Pty Ltd .
Doug MacLeod is aTV writer and producer in Australia. He has also written a number of popular children's books, including the award-winning "Sister Madge's Book of Nuns "and the acclaimed teenage novel "Tumble Turn. " "I'm Being Stalked by a Moonshadow "was published in Australia in 2006. His absurd verse and bizarre stories have made himthe most consistently anthologized Australian children's writer. "