Love in the Corner Pocket
School year: Year 10, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 231
Published: 2008
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In "Love in the Corner Pocket" by Marlene Perez, the story follows a young woman named Ruby who finds herself immersed in the vibrant world of billiards. After inheriting her grandmother's pool hall, she discovers hidden family secrets and the rich history connected to this beloved establishment. As Ruby navigates the challenges of running the business, she encounters a charming but enigmatic pool player who reignites her passion for both the game and love. Amidst the backdrop of competition and camaraderie, Ruby learns to balance her dreams with romance, ultimately discovering her own path in life and love. [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.
There are 231 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 2008 by Scholastic US .
Marlene Perez lives in Orange County, CA with her husband, two children, and psychotic little cat. She watches way too much TV in between writing. Her other books include Unexpected Development and the forthcoming Dead Is the New Black.