"The Raging Quiet" by Sherryl Jordan tells the poignant story of a young girl named Marnie who lives in a tightly-knit, superstitious community. After the tragic death of her father, she is forced to confront her grief and the stigmas of society when she befriends a deaf boy named Larkin, who has been ostracized for his differences. As their friendship flourishes, they challenge societal norms and confront the darkness of prejudice. Marnie's journey explores themes of acceptance, the power of communication beyond words, and the quest for individuality in a world that often fears what it doesn't understand. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

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 2003 by Bolinda Publishing .

Sherryl Jordan is a prominent New Zealand author. She has worked with deaf children for a number of years and has always loved sign language. Sherryl Jordan extensively travelled the British Isles to research The Raging Quiet; she lives in Tauranga, New Zealand.