Girl Goddess #9: Nine Stories
School year: Lower 6th, Year 10, Year 11
No. of pages 192
Published: 2008
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"Girl Goddess #9: Nine Stories" by Francesca Lia Block is a collection of enchanting and poignant short stories that explore the intricacies of adolescence, magic, and identity. The tales are woven with elements of fantasy and realism, showcasing young girls navigating the challenges of growing up in a world that often feels confusing and overwhelming. Each story captures the essence of youth—love, loss, friendship, and the search for self-discovery—while highlighting the strength and resilience of the female spirit. Block’s lyrical prose invites readers into a vibrant universe where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, reflecting the beauty and complexity of girlhood. [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 192 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 2008 by Harperteen .
'One of the coolest people in L. A. ', according to Buzz magazine, Francesca Lia Block writes for Spin magazine and is currently working on a series for MTV and a movie treatment of WEETZIE BAT.