In "Pitch Black: Color Me Lost" by Melody Carlson, the story follows the journey of a young girl who grapples with feelings of isolation and despair. As she navigates the challenges of adolescence, she discovers the power of art as a means of expression and healing. Through her creative exploration, she learns to confront her fears and insecurities, ultimately finding hope and connection. The vibrant colors she uses in her artwork symbolize her quest for identity and belonging in a world that often feels dark and overwhelming. This poignant tale highlights the importance of self-discovery and resilience in the face of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Truecolours .

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

There are 203 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 2004 by Turtleback Books .

Melody Carlson is the award-winning author of more than 200 books, including The Jerk Magnet , Never Been Kissed , and Double Take . She recently received a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her many books, including the DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL series and Finding Alice . Melody and her husband live in Oregon.