"Gravity Journal" by Gail Sidonie Sobat follows the life of a teenager named Martha who grapples with the pressures of adolescence and the burdens of her family history. As she navigates her complex relationships with friends and her father, Martha finds solace in journaling, using it as a tool for self-discovery and emotional release. The journal becomes a space where she can express her fears, dreams, and the weight of expectations. Through this process, Martha learns to confront her insecurities and ultimately embraces her identity, leading to a deeper understanding of herself and her place in the world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Great Plains Teen Fiction .

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

There are 162 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 Great Plains Publications .