A.S. King je známá svými literárně působivými díly, která často zkoumají složité otázky dospívání s jedinečnou směsí syrovosti a humoru. Její próza se vyznačuje ostrou inteligencí a nekompromisním pohledem na realitu, čímž si získala uznání kritiky i čtenářů. King se nebojí ponořit do témat, která ostatní autoři obcházejí, a vytváří tak příběhy, které jsou podnětné a nezapomenutelné. Její styl je osobitý a její schopnost vykreslit autentické emoce z ní činí významnou hlas v současné literatuře pro mladé dospělé.
The narrative delves into the complexities of teenage trauma while intertwining the absurdities of standardized testing. A.S. King's unique storytelling captures the struggles and surreal experiences of adolescents, offering a thought-provoking exploration of their inner lives and societal pressures. This new edition of the award-winning work promises to engage readers with its blend of humor and poignant themes.
Exploring the impact of reality television on personal identity, this book offers a compelling narrative that delves into the complexities of fame and self-perception. The protagonist navigates the challenges of living in the public eye, grappling with authenticity and the pressures of societal expectations. A.S. King's award-winning storytelling captures the nuances of adolescence and the quest for genuine connection amidst the spectacle of televised life.
Set in the shadowy realm of Novus, a powerful force known as the Dark One, Zohar, threatens to obliterate the legacy of the High King. As the High King strives to unite his followers, the crystalline beings called Erela, invisible to most, play a crucial role in the unfolding conflict. The narrative centers on the struggle between Zohar's oppressive influence and the resistance of the remaining Erela, who must band together to restore hope and light to their world.
Middle schooler Liberty likes to make her own maps of the stars, in fact she is obsessed with them, especially since her family is falling apart; her parents are getting divorced, her nine-year-old sister will barely leave the house and carries a stuffed tiger at all times, her father is suffering from depression, but will not talk about it, and the brothers down the street, once friends, have turned into bullies--so when a tiny meteorite literally falls in her lap it is like a sign, but a sign of what?
The plot centers around sixth-grader Mac, who is infuriated to find words blacked out in his copy of The Devil's Arithmetic. Determined to fight against the censorship imposed by a teacher and the school board, he rallies his friends and his quirky family to take action. This story explores themes of freedom of expression, the importance of literature, and the impact of censorship on young minds.
Liberty feels like her whole world is falling from space. Can she map a new life for herself and her family before they spin too far out of reach?
A searing and dynamic novel from YA master A.S. King about tangled family secrets and white supremacy in suburban Pennsylvania, for readers of Angie Thomas’ The Hate U Give
When sixth-grader Mac discovers several words of his classroom copy of Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic are blacked out he is outraged, so he, his friends, and his eccentric family set out to do something about the censorship imposed by one teacher and the school board.
Lucky Linderman didn't ask for his life. He didn't ask his grandfather not to come home from the Vietnam War. He didn't ask for a father who never got over it. He didn't ask for a mother who keeps pretending their dysfunctional family is fine. And he didn't ask to be the target of Nader McMillan's relentless bullying, which has finally gone too far. But Lucky has a secret--one that helps him wade through the mundane torture of his life. In his dreams, Lucky escapes to the war-ridden jungles of Laos--the prison his grandfather couldn't escape--where Lucky can be a real man, an adventurer, and a hero. It's dangerous and wild, and it's a place where his life just might be worth living. But how long can Lucky keep hiding in his dreams before reality forces its way inside? Michael L. Printz Honor recipient A.S. King's smart, funny and boldly original writing shines in this powerful novel about learning to cope with the shrapnel life throws at you--and taking a stand against it.
Vera’s spent her whole life secretly in love with her best friend, Charlie Kahn. And over the years she’s kept a lot of his secrets. Even after he betrayed her. Even after he ruined everything. So when Charlie dies in dark circumstances, Vera knows a lot more than anyone—the kids at school, his family, even the police. But will she emerge to clear his name? Does she even want to? Edgy and gripping, Please Ignore Vera Dietz is an unforgettable novel: smart, funny, dramatic, and always surprising.
