Drop
No. of pages 336
Published: 2015
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This book has been graded for interest at 14 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 Walker Books Ltd .
Katie Everson wanted to be an acrobat, but that's not what happened. She grew up in Milton Keynes and has lived in London and Sydney but is now back where it all began, the pull of home tugging her full circle. After side-lining acrobatics, she became a bookseller and realized all she wanted to do was make books. When characters began to talk among themselves in her head, she knew it was time to put finger to keyboard, and write. When Katie is not writing or being a professional design nerd in the publishing industry, she can be found enjoying big ol' family dinners with her parents, four older siblings and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Katie works as a designer at a leading London publisher. Drop is her first novel.
The most compelling and honest account of a teenager's experiences with drugs since Junk. -- The Bookseller * The Bookseller *
Drop does so much more than a preachy advert or the repetition of `Just Say No' to fairly portray the realities of drug taking, and the consequences, in the lives of many teenagers. * The School Librarian *
A gripping coming-of-age tale. Book of the week. * New! Magazine *
Katie Everson's Drop is a book about first love, drugs, friendship and family relationships told with wit and assurance. * The Bookseller Children's Buyer's Guide *
Readers will understand Carla's motivation completely and this cautionary romance makes for compulsive reading. -- Andrea Reece * Lovereading 4 Kids *
This is an amazing story and has an excellent storyline; I would really recommend it to teenagers around 15+ [...] it is very well written and you never want to put the book down! -- Reader Review * Love Reading 4 Kids *
This is an amazing book and the best I have read in a long time. A thrilling book with lots of twists and turns. Definitely one to read! Couldn't put it down. -- Reader Review * Love Reading 4 Kids *
Drop is a wonderfully written and effortless to read debut about art, love, the desperate need to fit in and finding yourself. Katie Everson is definitely a name to watch. * So Many Books, So Little Time *
I absolutely MUST praise Katie Everson on her writing. It was probably the best thing about this book, on top of all the other amazing parts of this novel - the beautiful imagery (especially concerning butterflies) and the unique writing style really made reading this book a more profound and enthralling experience. Drop was raw, compelling, and sharp. Katie Everson's debut is beyond impressive, and there's no doubt that I'm eagerly waiting for her second book. * Confessions of a Readaholic *
The power of Drop is in its ordinariness [...] This is a very readable, realistic book with some characters the type of which are found in every school. It is honest in its dealing with teenage drug use, and the pitfalls. * Books for Keeps *
"...I really enjoyed it. The descriptions of events were very realistic and I could really visualise being in Clara's shoes. The story kicks off right away and there was no slow start, and I was immediately on Carla's downward journey. I usually read horror stories, but I could relate to this book so I'll be reading more widely now. -- Reader Review * Teen Titles *
There are parts that are harrowing and poignant as we see Carla as an ordinary teenager that describes her motives and feelings in an honest and real way. * The School Librarian *
Katie Everson has managed to encapsulate teenage angst and show how easy it could be for any `normal' teenager to be swayed to the dark side. * Carousel *