Literary FictionYoung Adult
A poignant YA novel following a group of homeless teens in New York City, exploring survival and identity.
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A poignant YA novel following a group of homeless teens in New York City, exploring survival and identity.
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In these eight interconnected travel stories, journalist Gayle Forman traces the trajectory from her relatively comfortable life in New York's Hell's Kitchen to her sometimes extreme—and extremely personal—experiences in some of the most exotic spots on earth In this extraordinary memoir—now issued in paperback—Gayle Forman takes us with her to the mountain hideaways of Kazakhstan's Tolkien fanatics and inside the townships of South Africa's lost tribe of Israel. She introduces us to a wild asso...
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Sexual content
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Moderate references to sexual activity; some implied encounters among teens. Sexual coercion or threats in vulnerable settings.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence; street fights and physical struggles depicted.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language fitting the gritty setting.
Substance use
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Frequent drug and alcohol use among characters; cautionary portrayal.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central LGBTQIA+ characters; identity and relationships are key themes.
Religious content
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No evidence found in available sources.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Moderate social commentary on homelessness and systemic issues.
Self-harm / suicide
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Moderate references to ideation; struggles with mental health depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Frequent themes of abuse and suffering tied to homelessness. Sexual coercion or threats in vulnerable settings.
Other
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