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The Vigilante Poets of Selwyn Academy
Kate Hattemer
Random House Children's Books · Paperback · March 8, 2016
Reading lane: TV & Radio for Teens
Whip-smart dialogue and an inside look at the seedy underbelly of reality TV come together in this critically-acclaimed debut perfect for fans of Unreal , John Green, and Frank Portman.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
Why It Clicks
A layered, conversational read with wit and seriousness in the same breath.
Come here for
- playful prestige, with a literary edge
- friendship under pressure, not tidy lessons
Expect
- book-club friction
- theater-adjacent energy
Book Details
- Authors
- Kate Hattemer
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- March 8, 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- TV & Radio for Teens · Peer Pressure for Teens
- Reading lane
- TV & Radio for Teens
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Publisher Categories
TV & Radio for Teens
School Stories for Teens
Friendship for Teens
About This Book
Whip-smart dialogue and an inside look at the seedy underbelly of reality TV come together in this critically-acclaimed debut perfect for fans of Unreal , John Green, and Frank Portman. Witty, sarcastic Ethan and his three best friends are students at Selwyn Arts Academy, which has been hijacked by For Art’s Sake , a sleazy reality-television show. In the tradition of Ezra Pound, the foursome secretly writes and distributes a long poem to protest the show. They’re thrilled t...
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