The Burn Journals
By Brent Runyon
Publisher
Knopf
Imprint
Knopf
ISBN
By Brent Runyon
0375926216
The Burn Journals
9
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SKU
9780375926211J
In this autobiography, Brent Runyon recounts his suicide attempt at age fourteen and his physical and psychological recovery from burns that covered eighty-five percent of his body. After Brent sets fire to a shirt in the locker room, the gym teacher threatens to expel him. A friend asks him what he’s going to do. He answers, "I’m going to kill myself." At home after school, Brent soaks his bathrobe in gasoline and lights himself on fire.
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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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