"Zigzag" by Ellen Wittlinger follows the intertwining lives of two teenagers, Z and Simon, as they navigate the complexities of adolescence. Z is a free-spirited boy struggling with the expectations placed upon him, while Simon is a more serious character grappling with his identity and feelings for his best friend, whom he secretly loves. Set against the backdrop of high school, their journeys explore themes of love, self-discovery, and the challenges of fitting in. Through their experiences, they learn to embrace their true selves and the importance of genuine connections amidst the chaotic landscape of growing up. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

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