Awards and HonorsThe Kirkus Prize 2016 Nominee, Fiction Kirkus Reviews Best Fiction of 2016, Fiction & Literature The New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2016, Fiction & Poetry
Goodreads Choice Awards 2016, Fiction
National Public Radio’s Guide to 2016 Great Reads Library Journal Best Books of 2016, Top Ten Booklist 2016 Editors’ Choice, Adult Books, Fiction
ALA 2017 Notable Books, Fiction Los Angeles Times Book Prize 2017 Finalist, Mystery/Thriller
Crime: General,Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Alcohol Abuse,Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Drug Use/Abuse,Language: Strong Language,Sexual Content: Strong Sexual Content/Themes,Violence: Sexual Assault/Rape
A hilarious and deeply touching debut novel about a son, the mother who left him as a child, and how his search to uncover the secrets of her life leads him to reclaim his own.
Topics Mothers and sons. Politics. Video games. The 1968 Democratic Convention. Writers and writing.
SRC Level 7.400000
SRC Points 46.000000
Lexile 950L
Trim Size 9 1/4" x 6 1/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2016-08-29
JLG Release Date Dec 2016
Minimum grade 11
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Adult Crossover High Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
Adult Crossover High Plus
Adult Crossover High Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
For Grades 11 & Up For the more advanced high school reader who is ready for adult reading, our ACH+ Category is a great choice. With more sophisticated and challenging themes, the 14 books in ACH+ open up new worlds for teen readers. Take note: These selections often contain mature situations and language that could be considered controversial.
Crime: Drug Trafficking/Dealing,Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Drug Use/Abuse,Language: Strong Language,Sexual Content: Strong Sexual Content/Themes,Violence: Sexual Assault/Rape
Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Language: Mild Language,Sexual Content: Mild Sexual Content/Themes,Social Issue: Slavery in Historical Context,Violence: General