Shine
No. of pages 376
Published: 2012
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"Shine" by Lauren Myracle follows the story of a high school girl named Cat, who is determined to uncover the truth behind the brutal attack on her friend, Patrick. Set in a small southern town, Cat navigates the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and her own identity while grappling with issues of prejudice and injustice. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she confronts her own fears and biases, revealing the hidden struggles within her community. The narrative is a poignant exploration of resilience, the power of voice, and the importance of standing up for what is right. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.
There are 376 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 2012 by Turtleback Books .
This is Lauren Myracle's sixth novel. She is a graduate of the Vermont College MFA Program for children's writers and is extremely well-connected in the writing community.