Unraveling Isobel
School year: Lower 6th, Year 10, Year 11
No. of pages 304
Published: 2012
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This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 14-18 years.
There are 304 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 Simon & Schuster .
Eileen Cook is a multi-published author with her novels appearing in eight different languages. She spent most of her teen years wishing she were someone else or somewhere else, which is great training for a writer. Eileen lives in Vancouver with her husband and one very naughty dog and no longer wishes to be anyone or anywhere else.
Ghosts in literature
Blended Families in literature
Mental Illness in literature
Depression in literature
Love And Romance in literature
Dating And Relationships in literature
Friendship in literature
"Isobel, all snark and sharp edges covering some intense vulnerability as she continuously checks in to see if she has crossed into mental illness (as her father did when she was young), is a compelling narrator." --"The Horn Book", January/February 2012
"Spine-tingling setting....Isobel's sass and her steamy romance with her new stepbrother will help readers race toward the dramatic conclusion." --"Publishers Weekly"
"Ideal for readers who like their stories supernatural but their dream guys human." -"The Bulletin"
"This blend of paranormal romance, murder mystery and quirky, coming-of-age narrative offers tasty moments....Cook gives readers a fast-paced plot, a likable narrator, and interesting characters." --"Kirkus"
"[Isobel] will quickly endear herself to readers. Cook combines the perfect mix of mystery and romance to create a delightfully creepy chick lit-y ghost story that will hook readers and keep them engrossed long into the night-preferably with the lights on." --"SLJ"
"A wonderfully creepy mystery....Snarky, funny....Will keep readers up late into the night....Exceptional." -- "Shelf Awareness"
"Filled with wit and humor, Unraveling Isobel draws readers in not only with romance and intrigue but also the compelling voice of a strong protagonist....The text pairs a captivating mystery with intriguing commentary on mental illness...clever prose keeps readers engaged....Isobel makes for a complex and interesting heroine, with readers certain to root for her until the very end of this simple but well-crafted mystery."--"Voya"
"[Isobel's] voice is wickedly entertaining, and she is very likeable, frank and funny." -"National Post"
"An addicting ghost story....This will pull readers in and have them quickly turning pages."--"Booklist"
"A fast-moving thrill-ride of a novel." -"The Winnipeg Review"