Breaking Rank
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 272
Published: 2001
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In "Breaking Rank" by Kristen D. Randle, the story follows a high school senior named Tempe who finds herself torn between the expectations of her peers and her own desires. As she navigates the complexities of friendships, relationships, and personal identity, Tempe grapples with the pressure to conform while seeking authenticity. When an unexpected event challenges the status quo, she begins to question what it means to truly belong. Themes of loyalty, individuality, and the struggle for self-acceptance are woven throughout her journey as she learns to break free from societal constraints and embrace her true self. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
There are 272 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 2001 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Iowa Teen Award - Grades 8-12
This book was recognised in the Grades 8-12 category of the Iowa Teen Award.
Iowa Teen Award
This book was recognised by the Iowa Teen Award.
Black-Eyed Susan Award - High School
This book was recognised in the High School category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.
Golden Sower Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Golden Sower Award.
Rhode Island Book Awards - Teen
This book was recognised in the Teen category by the Rhode Island Book Awards.
South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.