Words on Bathroom Walls

Name: Words on Bathroom Walls
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780399550911
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By Julia Walton

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Words on Bathroom Walls by Julia Walton is a compelling Young Adult novel that explores the life of Adam, a teenager diagnosed with schizophrenia. Through a series of therapy sessions, Adam shares his experiences as he navigates high school, friendships, and first love, all while managing his unpredictable symptoms. The book offers an insightful look into mental health challenges, combining humour and heart with authenticity and hope.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the complexities of teenage life and mental health through a relatable and emotional narrative. It offers a unique perspective by delving into a teenager's journey with schizophrenia, combining personal challenges with humour and hope. This story may appeal to those who appreciate heartfelt young adult fiction that addresses real issues with authenticity and sensitivity.

Words on Bathroom Walls

Recently diagnosed with schizophrenia, Adam journals to his therapist about family, friends, and first loves as he undergoes a new drug trial for the mental illness that allows him to keep his secret for only so long.

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Fans of More Happy Than Not and The Perks of Being a Wallflower will cheer for Adam in this uplifting and surprisingly funny story of a boy living with schizophrenia.

When you can't trust your mind, trust your heart.

Adam is a pretty regular teen, except he's navigating high school life while living with paranoid schizophrenia. His hallucinations include a cast of characters that range from the good (beautiful Rebecca) to the bad (angry Mob Boss) to the just plain weird (polite naked guy).

An experimental drug promises to help him hide his illness from the world. When Adam meets Maya, a fiercely intelligent girl, he desperately wants to be the normal, great guy that she thinks he is. But as the miracle drug begins to fail, how long can he keep this secret from the girl of his dreams?

Echoing the premise and structure of Flowers for Algernon, this is a frank and inspiring novel. – Publishers Weekly, starred review

Don't miss Just Our Luck, another stunning book by Julia Walton. Coming in 2020!

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Words on Bathroom Walls by Julia Walton has been praised for its sympathetic characters and its ability to dispel myths about schizophrenia, presenting it as more than just a dreaded condition. The novel is lauded for handling the mental illness subject matter with humour and hope, maintaining a realistic approach while offering a message of acceptance. Critics appreciate its imaginative writing and storytelling, and the book is compared to notable works like The Perks of Being a Wallflower for its emotional depth.

Book Details

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ISBN: 9780399550911

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 December 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Books for Young Readers

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Julia Walton Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Julia Walton received an MFA in creative writing from Chapman University. When she's not reading or baking cookies, she's indulging in her profound love of Swedish Fish, mechanical pencils, and hobbit-sized breakfasts. Julia lives with her husband and daughter in Huntington Beach, CA. Follow her on Twitter at @JWaltonwrites.

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