Rear-View Mirrors
Published: 2013
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"Rear-View Mirrors" by Paul Fleischman is a poignant exploration of memory and the passage of time. The story is told through the eyes of a young girl reflecting on her childhood as she navigates her evolving relationship with her family and the complexities of growing up. With each recollection, she analyzes significant moments that shaped her identity and perspective on life. The narrative beautifully weaves together themes of nostalgia, connections, and the influence of past experiences, highlighting how the memories we hold close impact our present and future. Through vivid imagery and emotional depth, Fleischman captures the essence of human experience. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
This book 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 2013 by Blackstone Publishing .
Paul Fleischman is one of America's leading writers for young people and has won many awards, including a Newbery Medal (the US equivalent of the Carnegie Medal). He lives in the US.