Us Metal Cans
No. of pages 32
Published: 2011
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"Us Metal Cans" by Kate Walker explores the complexities of human connection and resilience against a backdrop of industrial decline. The story revolves around a group of characters living in a small town dominated by a once-thriving metal can factory. As the factory faces closure, the characters grapple with their individual identities, dreams, and relationships. Through their intertwined lives, the narrative delves into themes of loss, belonging, and the struggle for hope amid adversity. Walker's poignant prose paints a vivid picture of community and the fragile threads that bind us, capturing the essence of shared experiences in a changing world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 6-7 years.
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 2011 by Cavendish Square .