This is the third of the books Naphtali recommended to get to know what is new and popular in teen literature. The book is definitely for mature readers and tackles tough topics: suicide, death, life, love, self-esteem, codependency and purpose. Some readers probably won't get past the sex and language. But, if you look deeper it could provide fodder for good discussions. In some ways, it might be good to start with the Afterward, so you have a deeper context for the story. 328 p.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
So Shelly by Ty Roth
This is the third of the books Naphtali recommended to get to know what is new and popular in teen literature. The book is definitely for mature readers and tackles tough topics: suicide, death, life, love, self-esteem, codependency and purpose. Some readers probably won't get past the sex and language. But, if you look deeper it could provide fodder for good discussions. In some ways, it might be good to start with the Afterward, so you have a deeper context for the story. 328 p.
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