Black Swan Green
Black Swan Green is both a funny and complex coming-of-age novel that treads familiar ground. Set in 1982 small town Thatcherite England, 13 year-old Jason Taylor is trying very hard not to get beaten up. Over 13 chapters, Jason reveals in exquisite matter-of-fact detail why his older sister calls him 'Thing': his severe stammer, his shame-inducing love of writing poetry, his clumsy first passion, and his acrobatic attempts to avoid school cafeteria brutality.
Collections:
Novel
Subject:
English Language Arts
Grades:
- 11-12
Evaluation Date:
Social Considerations