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The Flip-flop Girl


No. of pages 128

Published: 1996

Great for age 7-18 years

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In "The Flip-flop Girl" by Katherine Paterson, readers are introduced to a summer filled with friendship, adventure, and self-discovery. The story follows a young girl named a young girl named "the Flip-flop Girl," who embarks on a journey of personal transformation while embracing her unique identity. Through her interactions with neighborhood friends and experiences that challenge her, she learns about courage and the power of acceptance. Paterson beautifully explores themes of belonging and the magic of childhood, illustrating how relationships can shape us as we navigate the complexities of growing up. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

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 1996 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

Katie Paterson lives in the Midlands and is the mother of two grown children. Her ambition is to keep reading alive for children.