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Bitter End


School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9

No. of pages 368

Published: 2012

Great for age 12-18 years

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When Alex falls for the charming new boy at school, Cole, a handsome, funny, sports star who adores her, she can't believe she's finally found her soul mate - someone who truly understands her and loves her for who she really is.At first, Alex is blissfully happy. Sure, Cole seems a little jealous of her relationship with her best friends, Zack and Bethany, but what guy would want his girlfriend spending all of her time with another boy? But as the months pass, Alex can no longer ignore Cole's small put-downs, pinches, or increasingly violent threats. As Alex struggles to come to terms with the sweet boyfriend she fell in love with and the boyfriend whose 'love' she no longer recognises, she is forced to choose - between her 'true love' and herself.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 368 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 2012 by Little, Brown & Company .

Jennifer Brown writes and lives in the Kansas City, Missouri, area with her husband and three children. She is the author of Torn Away , Thousand Words , Perfect Escape , Bitter End , and Hate List .

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.

Gateway Readers Award
This book was recognised by the Gateway Readers Award.

Tayshas Reading
This book was recognised by the Tayshas Reading.

Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award
This book was recognised by the Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award.

Brown demonstrates an expert ability to handle difficult subject matter...entirely authentic. The book's power - and its value - comes from the honest portrayal of characters who simply can't figure out how to bring an ugly, evident truth to light. Publishers Weekly Brown's writing flows smoothly and naturally...will linger on readers' minds long after the story is completed. VOYA Gritty and disturbing, this novel should be in all collections serving teens. School Library Journal Brown tackles another taboo but much-discussed topic with authority and authenticity...readers will be enthralled. Kirkus Reviews