"Finding David Dolores" follows the journey of a teenager named David as he grapples with the complexities of identity and belonging. Struggling with pressures from his family and the expectations of society, David embarks on a quest that leads him to the mysterious figure of Dolores, an enigmatic woman who helps him confront his fears and insecurities. Through their interactions, David learns about resilience, self-acceptance, and the importance of friendship and love in overcoming life's challenges. This poignant narrative explores themes of discovery and personal growth, showcasing the transformative power of connection and understanding. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 150 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 Backinprint. com .

Margaret Willey has published in many genres--picture books, fiction and poetry. She has written six young adult novels, most recently Facing the Music , (Delacorte 1997). In 2002, Clever Beatrice (Atheneum, 2001) won the Charlotte Zolotow Award for best text in a picture book. Her most recent picture book is The 3 Bears and Goldilocks (Atheneum, 2008). A Summer of Silk Moths marks her return to young adult fiction. She lives in Grand Haven, Michigan. Visit her online at www. margaretwilley. com.