"Razzle" by Ellen Wittlinger follows the story of 16-year-old Razzle, a boy who struggles with his identity and feelings of isolation. Amidst the complexities of adolescence, he finds himself torn between his desire for connection and the weight of societal expectations. As he navigates friendships, family dynamics, and his budding romantic feelings, Razzle discovers the importance of being true to oneself. The novel delves into themes of acceptance, self-discovery, and the challenges of growing up, ultimately encouraging readers to embrace their individuality and seek genuine connections in a world that often feels overwhelming. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 247 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 Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers .

Ellen Wittlinger is the author of several highly acclaimed books for young adults. A former children's librarian, she lives with her husband and two children in Swampscott, Massachusetts.