In "Defining Dulcie" by Paul Acampora, the story follows a 13-year-old girl named Dulcie who is navigating the complexities of adolescence. Faced with the challenges of fitting in, understanding friendship, and exploring her identity, Dulcie grapples with self-discovery and the expectations placed upon her. As she deals with the ups and downs of school and family life, her creative spirit shines through, revealing her unique perspective on the world. With a mix of humor and poignant moments, the narrative captures the essence of growing up and the importance of staying true to oneself amidst societal pressures. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12 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 2008 by Speak .

Paul Acampora is an avid reader, an enthusiastic dad, and a ferocious fan of being human. Paul lives in Allentown, Pennsylvania, with his wife and two kids. Paul is a frequent contributor to the Scholastic Storyworks magazine. I Kill the Mockingbird is his third novel for young readers.