Take My Word for It
No. of pages 128
Published: 1993
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"Take My Word for It" by John Marsden is a thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of trust, communication, and the complexities of relationships. The story follows two teenagers, as they navigate the challenges of adolescence while grappling with their feelings for one another. Through a series of messages, they share their innermost thoughts and fears, revealing their vulnerabilities and the importance of understanding and connection. The narrative delves into the impact of words—both spoken and unspoken—on their lives, ultimately highlighting how honesty and openness can strengthen bonds and lead to personal growth. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 12-18 years.
There are 128 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 1993 by Pan Macmillan Australia .
John Marsden is Australia's bestselling author for teenagers and a highly acclaimed picture book writer.