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All That Shines
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If you enjoy heartfelt coming-of-age stories with complex characters and themes of identity and self-discovery, this book might capture your interest. It's a perfect choice for those who appreciate young adult fiction that blends poetry and prose to explore the trials and triumphs of navigating life's challenges. Fans of emotionally resonant narratives will likely find this book deeply engaging.
All That Shines
When seventeen-year-old Chloe's affluent family loses everything, she sets out to discover herself with the help of new and surprising friends.
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A contemplative novel in verse that questions what it means to lose everything you once treasured and rediscover yourself, falling in love along the way.
Chloe Brooks has only ever known what it's like to have everything. Her parents' wealth and place in society meant she had all she wanted, and friends everywhere she turned. Until it all crashes down: Her father is arrested in the middle of the night, under investigation for fraud.
Bankrupt and facing foreclosure, Chloe must forgo her lavish summer plans as she and her mom are forced to move into one of the rundown apartments they still own, just outside Lexington, Kentucky. Without her riches, Chloe loses her friends, her comfort, her confidence, and her sense of self, unsure of who she is and if she has anything to offer.
Then Chloe's new neighbours, Clint, Skye, James, and Natalia, introduce her to the side of Kentucky she's long ignored. These new friends are the only ones who see her for who she truly is, but will they stay by her side once they discover her family's true identity, or will Chloe lose them, too?
In her signature captivating verse, Ellen Hagan encapsulates the hesitant joy of reshaping your identity and rediscovering yourself in All That Shines.
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All That Shines is praised for its evocative and poetic language, capturing the heartache and beauty of young love against the lush backdrop of Kentucky. The novel-in-verse covers themes of financial insecurity, privilege, and personal growth, drawing readers into an immersive experience with its striking sense of place. Reviewers note the emotional journey of the protagonist and highlight the poignant depiction of community and renewal.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781547610211
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 September 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Bloomsbury YA
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 480g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Ellen Hagan is a writer, performer, and educator. She is the author of Don't Call Me a Hurricane and Reckless, Glorious, Girl and the coauthor with Renée Watson of Watch Us Rise. Her poetry collections include Blooming Fiascoes, Hemisphere, and Crowned. Her work can be found in ESPN Magazine, She Walks in Beauty, and Southern Sin. Ellen is the Director of the Poetry & Theatre Departments at the DreamYard Project and directs their International Poetry Exchange Program with Japan, South Korea and the Philippines. She co-leads the Alice Hoffman Young Writer's Retreat at Adelphi University. Raised in Kentucky, she now lives in New York City with her family.
www.ellenhagan.com
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