Books like Bright days, stupid nights by Norma Fox Mazer
During a summer internship at a newspaper, fourteen‑year‑old Vicki learns to balance the demands of journalism with the trials of adolescence. Her growing tension with fellow intern Chris, combined with the expectations of her peers, forces her to confront the ethics of reporting and the complexities of friendship after she pens a sensational piece about her friend Faith. The story follows her attempts to reconcile her creative impulses with the responsibilities of the newsroom.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Norma Fox Mazer
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