Saving Francesca
Summary:
Franchesca has changed schools and is facing new problems. She has only a few friends at her new school, most of her friends from before seem to have abandoned her. She is also trying to figure out more about a boy she likes.
Reader Enjoyment Factors:
It is a book that teenagers will relate to.
Content Awareness Factors:
None.
Young Reader Reaction
It is a great book that young readers can relate to. It mentions many of the things young teens are facing today. I suggest it for readers in 8th and 9th grade.
Type of Book:
This is a young adult novel focusing on the things that are important to and affect teenagers.
This is a young adult novel focusing on the things that are important to and affect teenagers.
Educational Themes:
There are none to speak of, other than offering teen girls the empathy of someone else's situation.
Reading Level:
4.8
4.8
Recommended Age To Read By Yourself:
12 and Up
12 and Up
Recommended Age To Read Together:
10 to 13
10 to 13
Age of child:
Teen STAR Review Team, Be the Star You Are!™
Teen STAR Review Team, Be the Star You Are!™
Purchase Recommendation:
Borrow. There are few books that teens will want to have and hold on to.
Borrow. There are few books that teens will want to have and hold on to.
| Title | Saving Francesca |
| About | |
| Author | Melina Marchetta |
| Publisher | Knopf Books for Young Readers, Imprint Knopf Doubleday © 2004 |
| Illustrators | Liz Steketee |
| ISBN | 0375829822 |
| Material | Hard Cover |
| Cost | $15.95 |
| Genres | Humor, Coming of Age |
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