Zap: A Play
No. of pages 96
Published: 2005
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"Zap: A Play" by Paul Fleischman follows the story of three teens—Charlie, who is blind; his estranged father, who is trying to reconnect; and a girl named Nicky, who spends time with both of them. The play explores themes of communication, perception, and the bonds that tie family together, even when they are strained. Through a series of poignant and often humorous interactions, the characters confront their differences and work towards understanding each other. The use of sound and movement emphasizes the emotional depth of their journey as they navigate personal challenges and seek connection. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 96 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 2005 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .
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.