The Education of Queenie McBride
School year: Year 10, Year 8, Year 9
Published: 2013
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"The Education of Queenie McBride" by Lyndsey D'Arcangelo follows the journey of Queenie, a spirited and intelligent young woman who feels trapped by the expectations of her conservative upbringing. As she navigates her own desires and ambitions in a society that stifles individuality, Queenie discovers the importance of self-identity and the value of education beyond the classroom. With the support of unexpected friendships and the challenges she faces, Queenie's quest for knowledge becomes a transformative experience, leading her to challenge societal norms and pursue her dreams. Her story is one of empowerment, resilience, and the pursuit of true freedom. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.
This book 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 2013 by Publishing Syndicate .