Rough Patch
School year: Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 224
Published: 2017
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In "Rough Patch" by Nicole Markotic, the narrative explores the complexities of grief, identity, and the challenges of adolescence. The story follows a teenager navigating a tumultuous period in their life after the death of a loved one. As they grapple with their emotions, the protagonist encounters friends, family, and mentors who influence their journey toward healing. The themes of resilience and self-discovery are interwoven throughout the tale, as the characters confront their fears and learn to embrace the imperfections of life. Markotic's poignant writing captures the nuances of growing up and the search for belonging amidst challenging times. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 6th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
There are 224 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 2017 by Arsenal Pulp Press .