Young Adult Fiction Self-esteem & Self-reliance
Out of Order
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2007
- Category
- Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Friendship, LGBT
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781551436937
- Publish Date
- Sep 2007
- List Price
- $9.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781554696840
- Publish Date
- Oct 2007
- List Price
- $12.99
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 12
- Grade: 8 to 12
- Reading age: 12
Description
Fifteen-year-old Sophie sees her move to Victoria as a chance to start over and leave her old self behind. She is soon drawn into the orbit of the charismatic but troubled Zelia. As their friendship develops, and Zelia's behavior becomes increasingly self-destructive, Sophie struggles to maintain both the friendship and her own sense of self. Then Sophie meets Max. At first, Max seems to be Zelia's opposite: direct, straightforward and sure of herself. But this new friendship brings its own unexpected challenges and confusion, and Sophie slowly starts to realize that friendships are a place in which one can both lose and discover oneself.
About the author
Robin Stevenson is the award-winning author of more than 25 books for kids and teens, including the board book Pride Colors, the picture book Ghost’s Journey: A Refugee Story and the nonfiction books Kid Activists and Pride: The Celebration and the Struggle. The first edition of her nonfiction book Pride: Celebrating Diversity & Community (2016) won a Stonewall Honor and was shortlisted for numerous other awards. Robin lives in Victoria, British Columbia, where she attends Pride celebrations with her family every year, but always leaves her dog safely at home.
Awards
- Commended, OLA Best Bets
- Commended, CCBC Best Books starred selection
Excerpt: Out of Order (by (author) Robin Stevenson)
My face is wet from the rain, but the water trickling across my lips tastes of salt, and I realize I am crying. I shift forward slightly and open my fingers on the reins, letting Keltie increase her pace as we disappear into the trees. The sodden leaves muffle the sound of her hooves. Out here in the woods, I feel safe.
Editorial Reviews
"The novel takes an honest, gentle, non-judgmental look at the making of 'mean girls' and the devastating impact their bullying has on Sophie."
Jeunesse
"This story is about friendship and self-worth. It will be a good choice where issue-driven fiction is popular."
VOYA
"What sets this debut [novel] apart is the strong first-person narration and the full, rich development of even minor characters."
Booklist
"Plenty of students, especially teenage girls would enjoy this novel."
Resource Links
"This novel is impossible to put down. Highly Recommended."
CM Magazine
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