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208 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374399887
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Publication date: 26 March 2002
Description
Becoming a writer the hard wayIn the summer of 1971, Jack Gantos was an aspiring writer looking for adventure, cash for college tuition, and a way out of a dead-end job. For ten thousand dollars, he recklessly agreed to help sail a sixty-foot yach...
Community Reviews Summary of 615 reviews
Moods
adventurous 42%
inspiring 42%
dark 35%
funny 35%
hopeful 35%
emotional 28%
challenging 14%
informative 14%
tense 14%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
Pace
medium 42%
Average rating
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Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Rape, Self harm, AlcoholMinor
Homophobia
208 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374399887
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Publication date: 26 March 2002
Description
Becoming a writer the hard wayIn the summer of 1971, Jack Gantos was an aspiring writer looking for adventure, cash for college tuition, and a way out of a dead-end job. For ten thousand dollars, he recklessly agreed to help sail a sixty-foot yach...
Community Reviews Summary of 615 reviews
Moods
adventurous 42%
inspiring 42%
dark 35%
funny 35%
hopeful 35%
emotional 28%
challenging 14%
informative 14%
tense 14%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
Pace
medium 42%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Rape, Self harm, AlcoholMinor
Homophobia