In "Lizard Love" by Wendy Townsend, teenage protagonist Morgan finds herself navigating the unpredictable waters of high school life and first love while caring for her pet lizard, Spike. As Morgan grapples with friendships, rivalries, and the challenges of adolescence, she discovers that the lessons she learns from her quirky reptile companion often mirror her own emotional journey. The story explores themes of self-discovery, resilience, and the complexities of growing up, all set against a backdrop of humor and heartfelt moments, ultimately leading Morgan to realize that love can come in many forms. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 11-14 years.

There are 198 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 2013 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. Adam Osterweil graduated from Cornell University with a BA in classics and from Stony Brook University with an MA in liberal studies. He teaches junior high English at Springs School in Springs, New York. He is the author of The Amulet of Komondor and The Lost Treasure of Talus Scree.