Taking It
No. of pages 136
Published: 2015
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In "Taking It" by Michael Cadnum, a gripping tale unfolds when a young boy named Chuck embarks on a journey of self-discovery after a life-altering event. When his family faces an unexpected crisis, Chuck grapples with feelings of fear and helplessness. As he navigates the complexities of growing up, he encounters powerful themes of responsibility and bravery. Through a series of challenging experiences, he learns about the impact of choices and the importance of standing up for what’s right. The story weaves a poignant narrative about resilience, identity, and the bittersweet nature of adolescence. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 12-18 years.
There are 136 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 2015 by Open Road Media Teen & Tween .
Michael Cadnum is the award-winning author of more than a dozen books for adults and young adults, including the contemporary novels Rundown, Heat , and Edge (all Viking) and the historical novel In a Dark Wood (Orchard/Puffin). Michael Cadnum lives in Albany, California. copyright (c) 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.