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PublisherHarperCollins

ISBN-100062847198

ISBN-139780062847195

eBay Product ID (ePID)19038254058

Product Key Features

Book TitleHeroine

Number of Pages432 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2019

TopicHealth & Daily Living / Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries, Sports & Recreation / Baseball & Softball, General, Coming of Age, Family / Adoption, Girls & Women

GenreJuvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction

AuthorMindy Mcginnis

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.3 in

Item Weight0.6 Oz

Item Length8.2 in

Item Width5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience

LCCN2018-939881

ReviewsPraise for The Female of the Species: "[A] gripping story that should be read and discussed by teens, as well as those who work with them." - Booklist (starred review) "Each word has been specifically chosen, each character superbly and humanly sculpted, the plot line masterfully completed. McGinnis plays with the readers and they are at her mercy." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review) "McGinnis gracefully avoids the pitfalls of creating a teenage vigilante, instead maintaining a sense of piercing realism." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) An unflinching look at rape culture and its repercussions." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "This is an astoundingly dark but beautifully written tragedy." - School Library Journal (starred review) "[I]t's raw. Not "raw for YA." Real-deal raw. And violent. And unforgettable. McGinnis explores both and she goes there in a way no one really has before in YA." - The Globe and Mail "A compassionate, compelling, and terrifying story about a high school softball player's addiction to opioids. The writing is visceral, and following Mickey as she rationalizes about her addiction is educative and frightening. A cautionary tale that exposes the danger of prescription medications by humanizing one victim of America's current epidemic." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "[A] realistic portrayal of how easy it is to develop an opiate addiction and the very real consequences of addiction. A timely and important message for teens everywhere." - ALA Booklist "Intense pacing propels the gripping story... This powerful, harrowing, and compassionate story humanizes addiction and will challenge readers to rethink what they may believe about addicts. From the horrific first line to the hopeful yet devastating conclusion, McGinnis knocks it out of the park." - School Library Journal (starred review) "Your heart may still be pounding after you've finished this book." - New York Times Book Review Praise for This Darkness Mine: "Rich imagery and a ruthless protagonist propel the novel forward to its shocking, ominous conclusion." - Booklist Praise for A Madness So Discreet: "McGinnis excels at rich character development; every person readers meet makes a dramatic impact on the story and on Grace." - School Library Journal "McGinnis can surely tell a story." - USA Today Praise for Not a Drop to Drink: "The intensity of action moves the story forward, but not at the expense of character development. The honest and hopeful ending-while not 'happily ever after'--will resonate with readers and leave them asking for more." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) "Those in search of fierce female survivalist characters need look no further than this." - Booklist, "Intense pacing propels the gripping story... This powerful, harrowing, and compassionate story humanizes addiction and will challenge readers to rethink what they may believe about addicts. From the horrific first line to the hopeful yet devastating conclusion, McGinnis knocks it out of the park." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "A compassionate, compelling, and terrifying story about a high school softball player's addiction to opioids. The writing is visceral, and following Mickey as she rationalizes about her addiction is educative and frightening. A cautionary tale that exposes the danger of prescription medications by humanizing one victim of America's current epidemic." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "[A] realistic portrayal of how easy it is to develop an opiate addiction and the very real consequences of addiction. A timely and important message for teens everywhere." -- ALA Booklist Praise for The Female of the Species: "[A] gripping story that should be read and discussed by teens, as well as those who work with them." -- Booklist (starred review) "Each word has been specifically chosen, each character superbly and humanly sculpted, the plot line masterfully completed. McGinnis plays with the readers and they are at her mercy." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review) "McGinnis gracefully avoids the pitfalls of creating a teenage vigilante, instead maintaining a sense of piercing realism." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) An unflinching look at rape culture and its repercussions." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "This is an astoundingly dark but beautifully written tragedy." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "[I]t's raw. Not "raw for YA." Real-deal raw. And violent. And unforgettable. McGinnis explores both and she goes there in a way no one really has before in YA." -- The Globe and Mail "Your heart may still be pounding after you've finished this book." -- New York Times Book Review Praise for This Darkness Mine: "Rich imagery and a ruthless protagonist propel the novel forward to its shocking, ominous conclusion." -- Booklist Praise for A Madness So Discreet: "McGinnis excels at rich character development; every person readers meet makes a dramatic impact on the story and on Grace." -- School Library Journal "McGinnis can surely tell a story." -- USA Today Praise for Not a Drop to Drink: "The intensity of action moves the story forward, but not at the expense of character development. The honest and hopeful ending-while not 'happily ever after'--will resonate with readers and leave them asking for more." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) "Those in search of fierce female survivalist characters need look no further than this." -- Booklist

Dewey Edition23

Grade FromNinth Grade

Dewey DecimalF

SynopsisA captivating and powerful exploration of the opioid crisis--the deadliest drug epidemic in American history--through the eyes of a college-bound softball star. Edgar Award-winning author Mindy McGinnis delivers a visceral and necessary novel about addiction, family, friendship, and hope. When a car crash sidelines Mickey just before softball season, she has to find a way to hold on to her spot as the catcher for a team expected to make a historic tournament run. Behind the plate is the only place she's ever felt comfortable, and the painkillers she's been prescribed can help her get there. The pills do more than take away pain; they make her feel good. With a new circle of friends--fellow injured athletes, others with just time to kill--Mickey finds peaceful acceptance, and people with whom words come easily, even if it is just the pills loosening her tongue. But as the pressure to be Mickey Catalan heightens, her need increases, and it becomes less about pain and more about want, something that could send her spiraling out of control., An Amazon Best Book of the Month A captivating and powerful exploration of the opioid crisis--the deadliest drug epidemic in American history--through the eyes of a college-bound softball star. Edgar Award-winning author Mindy McGinnis delivers a visceral and necessary novel about addiction, family, friendship, and hope. When a car crash sidelines Mickey just before softball season, she has to find a way to hold on to her spot as the catcher for a team expected to make a historic tournament run. Behind the plate is the only place she's ever felt comfortable, and the painkillers she's been prescribed can help her get there. The pills do more than take away pain; they make her feel good. With a new circle of friends--fellow injured athletes, others with just time to kill--Mickey finds peaceful acceptance, and people with whom words come easily, even if it is just the pills loosening her tongue. But as the pressure to be Mickey Catalan heightens, her need increases, and it becomes less about pain and more about want, something that could send her spiraling out of control., Heroine will also be a featured at school and library trade shows and events to position this as a key title for teachers and librarians: Launch and lead promotion in the HarperCollins Children's Books Booth at industry conferences including extensive galley distribution and booth signage at NCTE 2018 (Houston, TX November) and ALA Midwinter 2019 (January Seattle, WA) Author appearance panel, and autographing, at NCTE & ALAN 2018 (Houston, TX November) Included in Winter 2019 School & Library Announcement Advertising via School Library Journal, Booklist, and The Horn Book (November/December) Featured title at 2018-2019 Librarian Previews and Book Buzz Events Featured Galley in ALA Midwinter 2019 SLJ Aisle by Aisle Coupon Ad Galley Mailing to select list of influential educators, librarians, and professors (October) Share author galley letter on HarperStacks Blog Additional online support via HarperStacks School & Library social media platforms A finished book will be sent to a list of large school and public library systems and influential librarians and educators for review

LC Classification NumberPZ7.M4784747He 2019