"Saints of Augustine" by P.E. Ryan follows the journey of a young protagonist navigating the complexities of adolescence in a small town steeped in tradition and expectation. As they grapple with identity, friendship, and the desire for acceptance, the protagonist encounters a diverse cast of characters who challenge their views and beliefs. The story intertwines themes of love, loss, and the search for belonging, all set against the backdrop of a community rich with history and spirit. Ultimately, the narrative explores the importance of self-discovery and the bonds that form in the crucible of youth. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

There are 336 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 2009 by Harperteen .