"Kate Smokes" by Janine Amos follows the story of Kate, a young woman grappling with the pressures of adulthood while navigating her passion for art and her complicated relationships. As she explores her identity, she also confronts the challenges of her smoking habit, which serves as both a comfort and a coping mechanism for her angst. Set against a backdrop of creative ambition and personal growth, the narrative captures Kate's journey toward self-discovery, resilience, and ultimately finding her voice. Through vivid character interactions and poignant moments, the story delves into themes of addiction, creativity, and the quest for authenticity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Body Matters .

There are 32 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 2002 by Evans Publishing Group .

Keith Lye is a geographer and educationalist who has written many titles on his subject for children. He lives in London. Janine Amos is children's author specialising in environmental issues.