Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets

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* "Self-deprecating humor abounds in this debut novel that pulls no punches about the experience of depression and anxiety for its teen protagonist. . . . Captivating introspection from a winning character."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Sixteen-year-old James Whitman has been yawping (à la Whitman) at his abusive father ever since he kicked his older sister out of the house. James's painful struggle with anxiety and depression--along with his ongoing quest to understand what led to his sister's exile--make for a heart-rending read, but his wild, exuberant Whitmanization of the world and keen sense of humor keep this emotionally charged novel buoyant. A Morris Award Honor Book.

Author: Evan Roskos
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 04/07/2015
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780544439535

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.7
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 158119 / Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets

About the Author
Evan Roskos completed his MFA at Rutgers University-Newark in 2009, and currently lives in Collingswood, New Jersey. He was named one of Narrative's 20 Best New Writers, and has had stories in Best Fiction, StoryQuarterly, and other literary journals. Visit his blog at www.evanroskos.blogspot.com.