"The Pause" by John Larkin follows the story of a teenage boy named Adam who is grappling with the death of his mother and the emotional turmoil that follows. As he navigates his grief and the complexities of adolescence, Adam discovers the importance of connection, memory, and the ways we cope with loss. The narrative unfolds through a blend of introspection and interactions with friends and family, ultimately leading Adam to find his own path to healing. The story emphasizes the necessity of taking a moment to process life's challenges and the impact of those we love on our journey. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 13 years.

There are 336 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 2015 by Random House Australia .

Dr. John Larkin recently retired as Professor Emeritus of Technology Education from Central Connecticut State University, where he was an experienced drafting and CAD instructor. He is still active in numerous professional organizations. Dr. Larkin earned his doctorate from the University of Maryland.