Mr. Was
No. of pages 256
Published: 1998
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In "Mr. Was" by Pete Hautman, a teenager named Zach, unhappy with his life, stumbles into a mysterious time portal that transports him to the 1970s. There, he encounters a wild mix of characters and experiences that challenge his perceptions of reality and identity. As he navigates this new world, he forms an unexpected bond with a young woman named Julie, who helps him reflect on his own life choices. The story intertwines themes of self-discovery, friendship, and the impact of the past on the present, ultimately leading Zach to confront his own struggles and future. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
There are 256 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 1998 by Turtleback Books .
Pete Hautman won the National Book Award for his novel Godless. He is also the author of the acclaimed novels The Big Crunch, How to Steal a Car, Rash, Invisible, Sweetblood, Hole in the Sky, No Limit, and Mr. Was. His home in the world is Minnesota, and his home on the web is www. petehautman. com.