Evolution, Me & Other Freaks of Nature
| Author | Robin Brande |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Young-adult fiction |
| Publisher | Random House |
Publication date | 2007 |
| Publication place |  United States |
| Media type | Print Hardcover |
| Pages | 268pp |
| ISBN | 9780375843495 |
Evolution, Me & Other Freaks of Nature (2007) is a young adult novel by Robin Brande.
Plot
The story follows Mena Reece, a high school freshman, who has recently been kicked out of her evangelical Christian church for writing a letter that has exposed the church, and her parents’ insurance agency, to a lawsuit for what members of the church’s youth group did to a fellow high school student. She soon finds herself being abused by members of her former church, is permanently grounded by her parents, and in the middle of the her school’s evolution verses intelligent design debate. All the while Mena manages to keep her faith in God though starts to doubt everything else in the world.
Characters
Mena Reece- narrator of the story and protagonist. Mena is an average freshman, overprotected and overly unexposed to pop culture because of her parents.
Awards
The American Library Association chose Evolution, Me & Other Freaks of Nature as one of the Best Books for Young Adults 2008.[1] Kirkus Reviews chose the novel as one of its recommendations for Young Adult Reading Groups.[2] The novel was also nominated for the South Carolina Young Adult Book Award[3] and is a Utah Beehive Young Adult nominee.[4]
References
- ^ "Best Books for Young Adults 2008". Retrieved 2009-12-21.
- ^ "Our Top Picks for Reading Groups" (PDF). Retrieved 2009-12-21.
- ^ "South Carolina Young Adult Book Award Nominees 2009-2010" (PDF). Retrieved 2009-12-21.
- ^ "Beehive Award Winners 2010". Retrieved 2009-12-21.
External links
- The author's official website http://robinbrande.com/
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