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Eleanor & Park
336 pages, 2013
A shy and awkward girl with a messy family, an odd-looking girl arrives in a new town. Her mismatched clothes and her unruly red hair don't help her fit in. She thinks she's made herself invisible. But not to the boy at the back of the bus.
A boy in black t-shirts. Headphones everywhere. He thinks he's made himself invisible, but not to her. They slowly fall for each other. When you're young, you feel as if you have nothing and everything to lose.
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell explores the intensity and innocence of first love. The book shows us how this kind of love can be life-changing and unforgettable. It's a great reminder of the power of love and its ability to overcome obstacles.
In the book, both Eleanor and Park struggle with acceptance - from their peers, their families, and even themselves. Rainbow Rowell beautifully illustrates the importance of accepting ourselves and others for who they truly are.
Eleanor & Park is not just a love story. It also tackles the issue of bullying. The book shows us how Eleanor deals with her bullies and how Park stands up for her. It's a great read if you want to see how characters handle this serious issue.
The book gives us a glimpse into the lives of two families that are far from perfect. It shows us how family dynamics can affect a person's life and how they interact with others. It's a great way to understand and empathize with people who come from difficult family situations.
Rainbow Rowell's Eleanor & Park also explores the impact of socioeconomic differences on relationships. It shows us how these differences can create challenges but also how love can help overcome them. It's a great book to check out if you want to understand more about this topic.
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Eleanor & Park reminded me not just what it's like to be young and in love with a girl, but also what it's like to be young and in love with a book.
John Green - Author, VloggerEleanor & Park is the sharp, lyrical and altogether beautiful love story of the most endearing characters I've met in ages.
Stephanie Perkins - Young Adult AuthorRainbow Rowell's Eleanor & Park is a breath of fresh air in a genre often filled with clichés and predictability.
Gayle Forman - Bestselling AuthorEleanor & Park is a tender, devastatingly honest, achingly funny, and deeply romantic story.
Holly Black - Fantasy WriterEleanor & Park is a book that sticks with you long after you've finished it. It's a book that you will want to read again, and then share with your friends.
David Levithan - Children's Book Editor