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| Title | : | The Opposite of Chocolate |
| Author | : | Julie Bertagna |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 192 pages |
| Published | : | July 2nd 2004 by Macmillan Children's Books (first published January 1st 2003) |
| Categories | : | Young Adult. Fiction. Contemporary |
Julie Bertagna
Paperback | Pages: 192 pages Rating: 3.28 | 193 Users | 14 Reviews
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A second novel for Young Picador from Whitbread-shortlist star! It's a long, hot summer - and a climactic one. For 14-year-old Sapphire it brings the awesome, terrifying realisation that she is pregnant - a discovery that catapults her into the eye of a storm as her body, her future, her life, become a battleground for everyone's needs but her own. Meanwhile, out in the humid urban night, a mysterious firebug is running wild, working out his own anger and confusion with dramatic consequences. Somehow, from this cauldron of emotion and fear, Sapphire must find a way to take control of her life - and make the most agonising and lonely of choices.Describe Books Conducive To The Opposite of Chocolate
| Original Title: | The Opposite of Chocolate |
| ISBN: | 033039746X (ISBN13: 9780330397469) |
| Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 3.28 From 193 Users | 14 ReviewsColumn Out Of Books The Opposite of Chocolate
Interest level: 7th +Reading level: medium, shortGenre: realistic fiction, teen pregnancy, families, pyromania, trial by fireThis is the story of 14-year old Sapphire who discovers she is pregnant after having a seemingly carefree yet intense relationship with Jay, a boy who now seems distant and interested in another girl. Sapphire doesn't know what to do, but when her parents find out and involve more people to help them decide what to do Sapphire begins to feel as if she is being pulled inI read this when I was 13 and the only thing which I've remembered from this book over the years is that the main character idolised a girl who said that you shouldn't wear the same outfit for two days in a row, so it wasn't exactly memorable.
I don't know how I should say about this book. This book is romantic, which is my favorite genre, but it is also very weird, you know? How dumb is this main character, Sapphire? Didn't she know anything about puberty, to producing babies? Didn't she have any idea that she will get pregnant without protection during S--? How dumb she is? A normal teenage girl would know that! This book is just so weird, and also the boy, Gili. Why does he set up fires? Just for fun? I don't know what happened to
Strange book, very strange. I read this book back at school as it was one of those 'issue' books teachers love you to read in social studies and discuss. I remember it being a lot better than it was, maybe my teenage brain didn't know any better. it was just simply odd, with strange characters, unlikable people, bizarre plot twists and quite frankly no really ending.
Interesting points raised about a child's choice when found in the situation. Ending was a let down.
I really enjoyed that it was from the perspective of a girl who is leaning towards abortion and her struggle to decide
Being faced with such a crucial decision at such a young age. As a parent brought out some tough issues remind you that you cannot always inflict your values on your children, you can only guide them
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