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Please Ignore Vera Dietz

By A.S. King
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Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King explores the life of 18-year-old Vera, who is grappling with the sudden death of her best friend, Charlie, under mysterious circumstances. The story delves into themes of grief, loyalty, and redemption as Vera confronts her feelings and memories to uncover the truth behind Charlie's death. With a compelling mix of humour and heartache, the book captures the complexities of friendship and the journey of self-discovery.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that tackle themes of friendship, guilt, and personal growth, all wrapped in a compelling tale of a young girl dealing with the complexities of grief and secrets. With its unique narrative structure and emotionally rich characters, it's perfect for readers who enjoy introspective young adult novels with a touch of mystery.

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Please Ignore Vera Dietz

Since her best friend's death, 18-year-old Vera has started binge drinking and hallucinating that his ghost is urging her to go to the police.

King's standout novel, originally published in 2010, about a young girl coming to terms with her best friend's suicide.

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Vera’s spent her whole life secretly in love with her best friend, Charlie Kahn. And over the years she’s kept a lot of his secrets. Even after he betrayed her. Even after he ruined everything.

So when Charlie dies in dark circumstances, Vera knows a lot more than anyone—the kids at school, his family, even the police. But will she emerge to clear his name? Does she even want to?

Edgy and gripping, Please Ignore Vera Dietz is an unforgettable novel: smart, funny, dramatic and always surprising.

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A.S. King is praised for her compelling and insightful storytelling, which resonates with teen anxieties using a unique blend of humour and tenderness. Her work in Please Ignore Vera Dietz tackles themes such as bullying, grief, and dysfunctional families with a fresh perspective that sets her apart within the young adult genre. The novel is noted for its engaging narrative about coming-of-age, offering a hopeful yet realistic conclusion.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925603286

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 January 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 336

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

About the Author

A.S. King is the author of many acclaimed novels and has won the Michael L. Printz Award in 2020 for Dig, a Michael L. Printz Honor in 2011 for Please Ignore Vera Dietz, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in 2012 for Ask the Passengers, The Amelia Walden Award, The Carolyn Field Award, and one time she won £50 on a scratch card.

The New York Times called her ‘one of the best YA writers working today’. King lives in Pennsylvania.

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