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Leah on the Offbeat

By Becky Albertalli
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Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli follows Leah Burke, a high school senior navigating the complexities of friendships and her own emerging identity. As Leah struggles with self-confidence and the pressure of impending graduation, feelings for a friend further complicate her life. This coming-of-age story explores themes of growth, acceptance, and finding one's own path amidst the uncertainties of adolescence.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a heartfelt and witty story focusing on the challenges of friendship, identity, and self-acceptance during the turbulent final year of high school. With a relatable protagonist navigating the complexities of love and life, it's perfect for anyone who appreciates authentic character development and diverse representation in young adult fiction.

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'The love child of John Green and Rainbow Rowell' - Teen Vogue

When it comes to drumming, Leah Burke is usually on beat - but real life isn't always so rhythmic. An anomaly in her friend group, she's the only child of a young, single mum, and her life is decidedly less privileged. And even though her mum knows she's bisexual, she hasn't mustered the courage to tell her friends - not even her openly gay BFF, Simon.

With some messy dynamics emerging in this once tight-knit group of friends, senior year suddenly gets even more complicated for Leah, as she realises she's falling not for the guy who's taking her to prom, but for the girl who's dating her best friend.

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Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli is praised for its humour and emotional depth, offering a remarkable and engaging story. It's compared to the works of John Green and Rainbow Rowell, described as both hilarious and heart-breaking. The book stands as a hopeful and uplifting tale for LGBTQA+ youth, providing a refreshing narrative without the typical tragedy often seen in the genre.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241331057

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 May 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 249g

Pages: 368

Collections

Becky Albertalli Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Becky Albertalli is the author of the acclaimed novels Simon Vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda (released in 2018 as the smash hit film, Love, Simon), Leah on the Offbeat, and The Upside of Unrequited. She is a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children and teens. Becky now lives with her family in Atlanta, where she spends her days writing fiction for young adults.

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