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Noggin

John Corey Whaley
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Noggin

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014

Book Brief

John Corey Whaley

Noggin

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Denver, Colorado • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

HL760L

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Super Short Summary

Noggin by John Corey Whaley follows the story of Travis, a teenager who is cryogenically frozen and reanimated with a new body five years later, and his struggle to reintegrate into a world that has moved on without him. The novel explores themes of identity, change, and acceptance as Travis navigates relationships with family, friends, and former loved ones. It addresses topics such as terminal illness, grief, and emotional adjustment.

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Emotional

Melancholic

Humorous

Reviews & Readership

4.0

12,488 ratings

64%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Noggin by John Corey Whaley captivates readers with its unique premise and engaging characters. Reviewers appreciate its fresh, humorous take on serious themes like identity and mortality. Some critiques focus on its somewhat inconsistent pacing and lack of depth in certain secondary characters. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read that balances wit and poignancy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Noggin?

Readers who enjoy Noggin by John Corey Whaley are typically young adults who appreciate contemporary, thought-provoking stories with a unique twist. Fans of John Green's The Fault in Our Stars and Rainbow Rowell's Fangirl will be drawn to Whaley's exploration of identity, life, and the complexities of teenage emotions.

4.0

12,488 ratings

64%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Denver, Colorado • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

HL760L

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