In "Sold Out" by Melody Carlson, the story follows the journey of a young woman named Violet who is faced with the challenges of a fast-paced world driven by consumerism. After finding herself deeply disillusioned with her life and the expectations of society, she decides to take a stand against the pressure of fitting in and purchasing what others deem essential. As she navigates her quest for authenticity and meaningful connections, Violet learns valuable lessons about self-worth, friendship, and the true value of life beyond material possessions. It's a touchstone for anyone searching for purpose in a crowded world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Diary Of a Teenage Girl .

This book has been graded for interest at 13-18 years.

There are 288 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 2003 by Multnomah Press .

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.