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Breakaway


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

Published: 2015

Great for age 12-18 years

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"Breakaway" by Kat Spears follows the story of the fiercely independent and talented teen, who is determined to forge her own path despite the pressures around her. As an aspiring musician, she navigates the complexities of high school, friendships, and navigating her family dynamics. When she finds herself at a crossroads, facing difficult decisions about her future and the people who matter most, she must confront her fears and desires. With a blend of humor and heart, the novel captures the struggles of adolescence and the importance of staying true to oneself while pursuing dreams and building meaningful connections. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade-12th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 14-18 years.

This book 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 St. Martin's Griffin .

Kat Spears has worked as a bartender, museum director, housekeeper, park ranger, business manager, and painter (not the artistic kind). She holds an M. A. in anthropology, which has helped to advance her bartending career. She lives in Richmond, Virginia with her three freeloading kids. Sway is her debut novel.