CONTENT NOTIFICATIONS
Discrimination: Reference/Discussion,Language: Racial or Ethnic Epithet/Slur,Sexual Content: Strong Sexual Content/Themes,Violence: Domestic/Physical Abuse,Violence: Mild Violence,Violence: Sexual Assault/Rape
Beck
By Mal Peet, Meg Rosoff
Edition
By Mal Peet, Meg Rosoff
Hardcover edition
Publisher Candlewick Imprint Candlewick ISBN9780763678425
Awards and Honors 2017 CILIP Carnegie Medal LonglistBeck
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SKU
9780763678425J
Born of a brief encounter between a Liverpool prostitute and an African soldier in 1907, Beck finds himself orphaned as a young boy and sent overseas to the Catholic Brothers in Canada.
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Mature Young Adult Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
Mature Young Adult Plus
Mature Young Adult Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
For Grades 11 & Up
This collection features young adult fiction titles focused on coming-of-age stories with heightened emotional complexity and real-world relevance. Selections capture the uncertainty, growth, and self-discovery that accompany late high school and early adulthood, emphasizing layered, character-driven narratives. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, strong language, social issues, and sensitive topics such as sexual abuse and suicide.
14 books per Year
$308.00 per Year
Interests
Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Romance, Realistic Fiction, Speculative Fiction
