Zap: A Play. Revised Edition.
School year: Lower 6th, Year 10, Year 11
No. of pages 96
Published: 2015
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"Zap: A Play" by Paul Fleischman revolves around the intriguing concept of a group of teens who discover a mysterious power within themselves. Set in a contemporary context, the play explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the potential consequences of newfound abilities. As the characters navigate their relationships and confront the challenges posed by their powers, they also wrestle with the ethical implications of using such abilities. The dynamic interactions between the characters create a compelling narrative that blends humor and drama, making it an engaging exploration of what it means to be young and empowered in a complex world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 14 years.
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 2015 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.