Crazy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780802854377)

A compelling novel in verse about mental illness

Laura is a typical fifteen-year-old growing up in the 1960s, navigating her way through classes, friendships, and even a new romance. But she's carrying around a secret: her mother is suffering from a mental illness. No one in Laura's family will talk about her mother's past hospitalizations or increasingly erratic behavior, and Laura is confused and frightened. Laura finds some refuge in art, but when her mother suffers a breakdown after taking painting back up again herself, even art ceases to provide much comfort.

Eloquent and compelling, this powerful novel-in-verse tackles complex themes in a way that will have readers rooting for Laura to find the courage to get the answers she needs.

Author: Linda Vigen Phillips
ISBN-10: 0802854370
ISBN-13: 9780802854377
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 10/06/2014
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.50w x 0.90d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.8
Point Value: 7
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 169511 / Crazy

Award: IndieFab awards - Gold Medal Winner

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 08/01/2014 pg. 104
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2014
CBA Retailers 10/01/2014 pg. 34
Booklist 10/15/2014 pg. 44
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2015

About the Author
Linda Vigen Phillips (www.lindavigenphillips.com) is a retired teacher. Crazy is her first novel. Linda lives in North Carolina.