Sandpiper
No. of pages 288
Published: 2012
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In "Sandpiper" by Ellen Wittlinger, the story follows the journey of a young girl named Sandpiper who struggles with her identity and familial relationships after her parents' separation. As she navigates the complexities of adolescence, Sandpiper seeks solace in the beach, where she discovers both inspiration and heartache. The story captures her emotional growth as she learns to confront her fears, forge connections with new friends, and explore the beauty of self-acceptance. Through poetic imagery and introspective moments, the narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the search for belonging. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.
There are 288 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 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.