Unscripted

Name: Unscripted
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419761881
Price: 17.99 NZD
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By Nicole Kronzer

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Unscripted by Nicole Kronzer follows the story of an ambitious teen named Zelda who enrols in a prestigious improv comedy camp. Amidst chasing her dreams, Zelda encounters the camp’s competitive environment and struggles with misogyny and self-discovery. The book explores themes of identity, ambition, and the complexities of navigating a male-dominated space.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories about personal growth, finding one's voice, and navigating the ups and downs of teenage life. The narrative beautifully explores themes of ambition, identity, and resilience, making it a compelling read for young adults who appreciate authentic characters and engaging plots.

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A funny and timely novel about the toxic masculinity at an elite high school improv comedy camp—now in paperback.

Seventeen-year-old Zelda Bailey-Cho has her future all planned out: improv camp, then Second City, and finally Saturday Night Live. She’s thrilled when she lands a spot on the coveted varsity team at a prestigious improv camp, which means she’ll get to perform for professional scouts—including her hero, Nina Knightley. But even though she’s hardworking and talented, Zelda’s also the only girl on Varsity, so she’s the target for humiliation from her teammates. And her 20-year-old coach, Ben, is cruel to her at practice and way too nice to her when they’re alone.

Zelda wants to fight back, but is sacrificing her best shot at her dream too heavy a price to pay?

Equal parts funny and righteous, Unscripted is a moving debut novel that Printz Award winner Nina LaCour calls "a truly special book, written at exactly the right time."

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iUnscripted by Nicole Kronzer is well-received for its insightful exploration of an abusive, narcissistic relationship and self-empowerment. It is praised as a timely, necessary read, tackling misogyny in the comedy world with smart and funny storytelling. The novel is lauded for its authentic characters, well-depicted improv setting, and its balance of humour and serious themes like consent and gender equality, resonating with the #MeToo movement.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419761881

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Paperbacks

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 352

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Nicole Kronzer Young Adult

About the Author

Nicole Kronzer is a former professional actor and improvisor who now teaches English and creative writing. She loves to knit and run (usually not at the same time) and has named all the plants in her classroom. Her books include The Roof Over Our Heads. She lives with her family in Minneapolis.