| Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets Contributor(s): Roskos, Evan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0544439538 ISBN-13: 9780544439535 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - General (see Also Headings Under Family) - Young Adult Fiction | Family - Siblings - Young Adult Fiction | Humorous - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2012033315 |
| Lexile Measure: 710 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.4" W x 8.2" (0.60 lbs) 320 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age - Sex & Gender - Boy's Interest - Event - Summer Vacation Reading - Topical - Family - Topical - Boy's Interest |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 158119 Reading Level: 4.7 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 8.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Soon to be a major motion picture starring Jason Isaacs, Taylor Russell, and Lisa Edelstein * "Self-deprecating humor abounds in this debut novel that pulls no punches about the experience of depression and anxiety for its teen protagonist. . . . Captivating introspection from a winning character."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review Sixteen-year-old James Whitman has been yawping ( la Whitman) at his abusive father ever since he kicked his older sister out of the house. James's painful struggle with anxiety and depression--along with his ongoing quest to understand what led to his sister's exile--make for a heart-rending read, but his wild, exuberant Whitmanization of the world and keen sense of humor keep this emotionally charged novel buoyant. A Morris Award Honor Book. |
Contributor Bio(s): Roskos, Evan: - Evan Roskos's story "Conspiracy of Males" was chosen by Granta for their New Voices online feature. Narrative named him one of their 20 Best New Writers. He has had stories in Best Fiction, StoryQuarterly, The Hummingbird Review, and other journals. He attended the Bread Loaf Writer's Conference and completed his MFA at Rutgers University Newark in 2009. Visit his website at evanroskos.blogspot.com. |