Hello, Cruel Heart
No. of pages 336
Published: 2021
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"Hello, Cruel Heart" by Maureen Johnson is a retelling of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," set in the vibrant yet chaotic world of 1990s New York City. The story follows the passionate and rebellious teen, and the tension between rival groups, echoing the classic tale of love and conflict. As the characters navigate friendship, loyalty, and the heart-wrenching challenges of young love, they must confront their own identities and the harsh realities of their environments. The novel captures the essence of first love and the sometimes cruel nature of fate, creating a gripping and emotional narrative. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
There are 336 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 2021 by Disney Press .
Maureen Johnson is the best-selling author of 13 Little Blue Envelopes, Devilish, Girl at Sea, The Name of the Star, and Suite Scarlett. Visit Maureen online at www. maureenjohnsonbooks. com