Books like This Is All by Aidan Chambers
In "This Is All," Cordelia Kenn chronicles her transition from teenage girl to young adult, documenting her thoughts and feelings in a series of personal writings—letters, diaries, poems and short stories. She composes these texts with the intention that her daughter will read them years later, offering a window into the formative years between the ages of fifteen and twenty. The collection explores the emotional landscape of adolescence, family relationships, and the challenges of growing up while reflecting on the impact of these experiences on her future life.
First publish date: October 25, 2005
Genre: Coming of Age/Young Adult Coming of Age
Authors: Aidan Chambers
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