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category: Young Adult Fiction
published: Oct 2007
ISBN:9781554696840
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Out of Order

by Robin Stevenson

tagged: self-esteem & self-reliance, friendship, lgbt
Description

Fifteen-year-old Sophie sees her move to Victoria as a chance to start over and leave her old self behind. She is soon drawn into the orbit of the charismatic but troubled Zelia. As their friendship develops, and Zelia's behavior becomes increasingly self-destructive, Sophie struggles to maintain both the friendship and her own sense of self. Then Sophie meets Max. At first, Max seems to be Zelia's opposite: direct, straightforward and sure of herself. But this new friendship brings its own unexpected challenges and confusion, and Sophie slowly starts to realize that friendships are a place in which one can both lose and discover oneself.

About the Author

Robin Stevenson is the author of more than thirty books for kids and teens, including Pride Puppy!, Pride Colors and Kid Activists: True Tales of Childhood from Champions of Change. The first edition of her nonfiction book Pride: Celebrating Diversity & Community (2016) won a Stonewall Honor and was shortlisted for numerous other awards. In 2023, she was awarded the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence in British Columbia. Robin lives in Victoria.

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
12
Grade:
8 to 12
Reading age:
12
Awards
  • Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, starred selection
  • Commended, Ontario Library association (OLA) Best Bets
Editorial Reviews

"The novel takes an honest, gentle, non-judgmental look at the making of 'mean girls' and the devastating impact their bullying has on Sophie."

— Jeunesse

"This story is about friendship and self-worth. It will be a good choice where issue-driven fiction is popular."

— VOYA

"What sets this debut [novel] apart is the strong first-person narration and the full, rich development of even minor characters."

— Booklist

"This novel is impossible to put down. Highly Recommended."

— CM Magazine

"Plenty of students, especially teenage girls would enjoy this novel."

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