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Ask the Passengers

By A.S. King
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Ask the Passengers by A.S. King follows Astrid Jones, a teenager in a small town, who struggles with her identity and seeks understanding. As she grapples with her secret feelings and the pressure from those around her, she sends her love to passengers in planes flying overhead, searching for acceptance. The story poignantly explores themes of self-discovery, love, and the complexities of human relationships.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartfelt explorations of identity, love, and the complexities of small-town life. It follows a young woman grappling with her own questions of self, enveloped in a tender tale of friendship, acceptance, and the search for truth amidst societal pressures. Perfect for readers who appreciate a deep emotional journey with a touch of whimsy.

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Ask the Passengers

From a Michael L. Printz Honor author comes a powerful story about finding - and sharing - love.

From a Michael L. Printz Honor author comes a powerful story about finding - and sharing - love.

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Astrid Jones copes with her small town's gossip and narrow-mindedness by sending love to the passengers in the airplanes flying overhead. Maybe they'll know what to do with it. Maybe it'll make them happy. Maybe they'll need it.

Her mother doesn't want it, her father's always stoned, her perfect sister's too busy trying to fit in, and the people in her small town would never allow her to love the person she really wants to—another girl named Dee. There's no one Astrid feels she can talk to about this deep secret or the profound questions that she's trying to answer. Little does she know just how much sending her love—and asking the right questions—will affect the passengers' lives, and her own, for the better.

In this unmistakably original portrayal of a girl struggling to break free of society's boxes and definitions, Printz Honor author A.S. King asks readers to question everything—and offers hope to those who will never stop seeking and sharing real love.

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Ask the Passengers by A.S. King is lauded as a deeply intelligent and often humorous novel about coming out and self-discovery. Reviewers highlight its complexity, celebrating its celebration of love in its various forms and modern-day challenges. It's praised for its relatable portrayal of a young girl confronting and questioning her sexuality, offering resonance for teens seeking to understand their authentic selves amidst external pressures.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316194679

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 September 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 403g

Pages: 320

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A.S. King Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

A.S. King is the author of the highly acclaimed novel Everybody Sees the Ants and the Edgar Award nominated, Michael L. Printz Honor book Please Ignore Vera Dietz. She is also the author of The Dust of 100 Dogs, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. After returning from Ireland where she spent over a decade living off the land, teaching adult literacy and writing novels, King now lives deep in the Pennsylvania woods with her husband and children. Learn more at the author's website.

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