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Story of a Girl


School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9

No. of pages 224

Published: 2017

Great for age 12-18 years

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Sara Zarr's lyrical debut novel--a National Book Award finalist--has been adapted for TV! I was thirteen when my dad caught me with Tommy Webber in the back of Tommy's Buick. Tommy was seventeen and the supposed friend of my brother, Darren.I'm not sure I even liked him.In a moment, Deanna Lambert's teenage life is changed forever. Struggling to overcome the lasting repercussions and the stifling role of "school slut," Deanna longs to escape a life defined by her past. With subtle grace, complicated wisdom, and striking emotion, Story of a Girl reminds us of our human capacity for resilience, epiphany, and redemption."...The rarest mix: It's both impossible to put down and the kind of book that stays with you long after you've finished reading it."--John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

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 Little, Brown & Company .

Sara Zarr was raised in San Francisco, went to high school in Pacifica, California, and now lives with her husband in Salt Lake City, Utah.

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 14+
This book was recognised in the Ages 14+ category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.

California Young Reader Medal - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the California Young Reader Medal.

United States National Book Award
This book was recognised by the United States National Book Award.

Volunteer State Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Volunteer State Book Award.

National Book Award
This book was recognised by the National Book Award.

Tayshas Reading
This book was recognised by the Tayshas Reading.

Sequoyah Book Award
This book was recognised by the Sequoyah Book Award.

"Sara Zarr's first novel tells an engrossing story with exquisitely drawn characters. Story of a Girl is the rarest mix: It's both impossible to put down and the kind of book that stays with you long after you've finished reading it."

 

--John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars and Looking for Alaska

 

"This is a hell of a good book."

 

--Chris Crutcher, author of Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes

 

"Throws a sharp right hook at the assumptions people make about girls who have sex early."

 

--E. Lockhart, author of The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks and The Boyfriend List

 

"A heartfelt, realistic novel about being defined by one moment, one choice, and then having to reinvent who you are....An evocative, thoughtful read from a debut author to watch."

 

--Cynthia Leitich Smith, author of Jingle Dancer and Indian Shoes

 

* "Realistic fiction at its best. Zarr's storytelling is excellent....An emotionally charged story...recommended for both teens and the adults who live and work with them."

 

--School Library Journal (starred review)

 

-Sara Zarr's first novel tells an engrossing story with exquisitely drawn characters. Story of a Girl is the rarest mix: It's both impossible to put down and the kind of book that stays with you long after you've finished reading it.-

 

--John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars and Looking for Alaska

 

-This is a hell of a good book.-

 

--Chris Crutcher, author of Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes

 

-Throws a sharp right hook at the assumptions people make about girls who have sex early.-

 

--E. Lockhart, author of The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks and The Boyfriend List

 

-A heartfelt, realistic novel about being defined by one moment, one choice, and then having to reinvent who you are....An evocative, thoughtful read from a debut author to watch.-

 

--Cynthia Leitich Smith, author of Jingle Dancer and Indian Shoes

 

* -Realistic fiction at its best. Zarr's storytelling is excellent....An emotionally charged story...recommended for both teens and the adults who live and work with them.-

 

--School Library Journal (starred review)