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A Long Stretch of Bad Days


School year: Lower 6th, Year 10, Year 11

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Published: 2023

Great for age 12-18 years

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"A Long Stretch of Bad Days" by Brittany Pressley follows the journey of a young woman navigating profound grief and unexpected changes in her life. As she confronts the aftermath of a tragic loss, she grapples with her past and the relationships that shaped her. Set against a backdrop of emotional turmoil, the story explores themes of resilience and self-discovery. Through the poignant moments of heartache and healing, the protagonist learns to confront her demons, ultimately finding strength in vulnerability and the possibility of new beginnings. The narrative delivers a heartfelt examination of love, loss, and the courage required to move forward. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade+.

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

This book 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 2023 by HarperCollins .

Mindy McGinnis is the author of The Female of the Species; Not a Drop to Drink and its companion, In a Handful of Dust; Given to the Sea; and the Edgar Award-winning novel A Madness So Discreet. A magna cum laude graduate of Otterbein University with a BA in English literature and religion, Mindy lives in Ohio. You can visit her online at www. mindymcginnis. com.