"Blue Iguana" by Wendy Townsend follows the journey of a young girl named Kira who struggles with her identity and sense of belonging after her family moves to a new town. As Kira navigates the challenges of adolescence, she grapples with issues of friendship, loyalty, and self-acceptance. Her life takes a turn when she befriends a mysterious boy who has a deep connection to the exotic blue iguana, symbolizing beauty and freedom. Through their bond, Kira learns to embrace her true self and find strength in her uniqueness, ultimately discovering the importance of being true to oneself amidst external pressures. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 12-15 years.

There are 188 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 2014 by Namelos .

Wendy Townsend is a graduate of the Vermont College MFA Program in Writing for Children and Young Adults. She is a lifelong lover of nature, especially reptiles and snakes. She lives in Callicoon, New York.