Highly Illogical Behaviour

Name: Highly Illogical Behaviour
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780571330447
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By John Corey Whaley

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Summary

Highly Illogical Behaviour, authored by John Corey Whaley, falls within the Young Adult category. The novel centres on Solomon, a brilliantly quirky teenager who hasn’t left his house in years due to agoraphobia. When an ambitious young girl named Lisa decides to befriend him for a school project, their connection leads to unexpected and profound changes in both their lives. The story explores themes of friendship, acceptance, and the complexities of mental health with humour and sensitivity.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this novel if you appreciate engaging young adult stories that explore themes of friendship, mental health, and personal growth. It's a compelling tale that delves into the complexities of agoraphobia with sensitivity and humour, as it weaves together the lives of three unique teenagers. The blend of introspection and witty dialogue might appeal to you if you love character-driven narratives with a heartwarming touch.

A heartwarming, hilarious and thought-provoking novel about trust, love, friendship and why it's okay to be different.

A heartwarming, hilarious and thought-provoking novel about trust, love, friendship and why it's okay to be different.

Description

Sixteen-year-old Solomon has agoraphobia. He hasn't left his house in three years, which is fine by him. At home, he is the master of his own kingdom—even if his kingdom doesn't extend outside of the house.

Ambitious Lisa desperately wants to go to a top-tier psychiatry program. She'll do anything to get in. When Lisa finds out about Solomon's solitary existence, she comes up with a plan sure to net her a scholarship: befriend Solomon, treat his condition, and write a paper on her findings.

To earn Solomon's trust, Lisa begins letting him into her life, introducing him to her boyfriend Clark, and telling him her secrets. Soon, Solomon begins to open up and expand his universe. But all three teens have grown uncomfortably close, and when their facades fall down, their friendships threaten to collapse as well.

Highly Illogical Behaviour by John Corey Whaley explores the complexities of friendship and mental health, showing how well-intentioned plans can lead to unexpected and profound changes in one's life.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571330447

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 May 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 178g

Pages: 256

Collections

Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction John Corey Whaley Young Adult

About the Author

John 'Corey' Whaley grew up in the small town of Springhill, Louisiana, where he learned to be sarcastic and to tell stories. He has a BA in English from Louisiana Tech University, as well as an MA in Secondary English Education. He started writing stories about aliens and underwater civilizations when he was around ten or eleven, but now writes realistic YA fiction. His debut novel Where Things Come Back won the Printz Medal, and his second book Noggin was a National Book Award Finalist.