SkateFate
From U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera comes the powerful journey of Chicano teen Lucky Z. A former skateboarder who's anything but lucky, he finds triumph and power through his voice. Raw, cool, real—this novel in verse is a shout-out to teens to find the extraordinary in the ordinary, to raise their voice and find strength in the sheer and simple power of expression.Lucky Z has always lived on the edge—he loved to skateboard, to drag race, to feel alive. But things have taken a turn—he's living with new foster parents and a tragic past. An accident changed everything. And only his voice will set him free. As you feel Lucky breathe in life again, you will want to shout out with him.
I wanted to roar outtouch things I had never touched. to see if it was true. was I still here was this life still here. on this side. whatever you call it dude. wanted to touch everything like van Gogh touched and smeared everything when he painted. so I wrote it and spoke it. maybe mama would hear me. cuz I could hear her. sayin' When your heart hurts, sing. wherever you go.Lucky Z has always lived on the edge—he loved to skateboard, to drag race, to feel alive. But things have taken a turn—he's living with new foster parents and a tragic past. An accident changed everything. And only his voice will set him free.
| Autor: | Herrera, Juan Felipe |
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| ISBN: | 9780061432897 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Verlag: | Harper Collins (US) |
| Veröffentlicht: | 27.10.2015 |
| Schlagworte: | YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Coming of Age * YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Disabilities & Special Needs YOUNG ADULT FICTION: LGBTQ+ / General YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Novels in Verse * YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Places / Middle East YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Poetry * YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Romance / Contemporary * YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Romance / LGBTQ+ YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Sports & Recreation / Skateboarding * |
| Altersempfehlung: | 13 - 0 |
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