Girl mans up
by M-E Girard
Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
Pen struggles to live authentically in a world that insists she conform to rigid gender roles. Battling rejection from family, painful friendships, and her own identity challenges, she learns that being true to herself means standing up boldly against expectations. This powerful coming-of-age tale explores courage, self-discovery, and the complexities of belonging.
Representation & Themes
LGBTQ+ RepresentationGender IdentityIdentity & Self-DiscoveryFriendshipFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — Intense Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Child Abandonment Child Abuse Gaslighting Stalking Bullying Transphobic Slurs Hospital Scene Violent Mental Illness Body Dysphoria Obscene Language/Gestures
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780062404176
- Pages
- 373
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 93,592
Genres
Young Adult Fiction
Subjects
PortugueseGender identityIdentity (Philosophical concept)FriendshipFiction