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After experiencing traumatic events and the breakup of his parents, an awkward and troubled teenager enrolls in a new high‑school. Facing the challenges of a dysfunctional family, he turns to diary writing as a way to process his emotions, navigate interpersonal relationships, and attempt a fresh start.
The novel explores themes of adolescence, emotional struggle, self‑reinvention, and the effects of divorce on family life, all through the eyes of a teenager grappling with new social surroundings and personal identity.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Coming of Age/Young Adult Coming of Age
Authors: Stephen Emond
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