Gifted
No. of pages 352
Published: 2017
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In "Gifted" by H.A. Swain, the story unfolds in a world where the concept of intelligence is redefined. The protagonist, a girl named "Gifted," lives in a society that prizes cognitive abilities and intellectual prowess above all else. As she navigates the harsh realities of her existence—filled with rigid social structures and intense competition—she grapples with her identity and the weight of expectations placed upon her. When she discovers hidden talents and the true meaning of connection, she must decide whether to conform to the rules of her society or embrace her unique gifts, challenging everything she has been taught. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 352 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 2017 by St Martin's Press .
Heather Swain is the author of several previous books, including the adult fiction title Cold Feet ; the craft book Make These Toys ; and the YA novel Josie Griffin Is Not a Vampire . She lives in Brooklyn.