CONTENT NOTIFICATIONS
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Drug Use/Abuse,Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Underage Use,Language: Strong Language,Sexual Content: Mild Sexual Content/Themes,Violence: Mild Violence
We Were Here
By Matt de la Peña
Publisher
Delacorte
Imprint
Delacorte
ISBN
By Matt de la Peña
9780385906227
Awards and Honors ALA Best Books for Young Adults 2010; ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2010We Were Here
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SKU
9780385906227J
After his conviction, Miguel is sentenced to live in a group home. There he meets Mong, a wild-eyed boy who convinces him to flee to Mexico with him. Miguel's kindhearted, slow-witted roommate, Rondell, joins them, and they hit the road, dreaming of freedom. But Miguel has a dark secret-one that he can't escape, no matter where he runs. Library edition with trade jacket added.
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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
