Facing the Sun
No. of pages 432
Published: 2021
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"Facing the Sun" by Janice Lynn Mather follows the story of two young women, one from the Bahamas and the other from the United States, whose lives intersect in unexpected ways. As they navigate the complexities of adolescence, they confront themes of identity, family, and resilience against the backdrop of cultural differences. The novel delves into their personal struggles and the quest for self-discovery, bringing to light the challenges of growing up in a world filled with societal pressures and expectations. Through their friendship, they learn to face their fears and find hope in each other as they move toward their futures. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 432 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 2021 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers .