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Punkzilla

By Adam Rapp
Publisher Candlewick Imprint Candlewick ISBN

9780763630317

Awards and Honors 2010 Printz Award Honor Book; ALA Best Books for Young Adults 2010; Booklist The Best of Editors’ Choice 2009

Punkzilla

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Crime: General,Crime: Theft,Discrimination: Sexism,Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Drug Use/Abuse,Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Underage Use,Language: Racial or Ethnic Epithet/Slur,Language: Strong Language,Sexual Content: Strong Sexual Content/Themes,Violence: Cruelty to Animals,Violence: Sexual Assault/Rape

Jamie Wyckoff (nickname: Punkzilla) is a fourteen-year-old runaway in Portland, Oregon, when he gets a letter that will change his life. Jamie's older brother has cancer, and he wants to see Jamie one last time before he dies. Jamie boards a bus to Memphis with nothing but a duffel, a notebook, and a talent for attracting trouble. Along the way he meets a series of strangers-some kind, some treacherous-and worries: Will he get to his brother in time to say good-bye? A 2010 Michael L. Printz Honor Book.
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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.

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Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Romance, Realistic Fiction, Speculative Fiction

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