Shark Girl
Fiction | Novel/Book in Verse | YA | Published in 2007
276
Novel/Book in Verse • Fiction
California • 2000s
2007
YA
12-17 years
HL550L
In Kelly Bingham’s debut novel, Shark Girl, fifteen-year-old Jane Arrowood faces a life-changing shark attack that results in the amputation of her right arm. Through poetic verse, the story details Jane’s physical and emotional journey of relearning daily tasks, coping with public attention, finding new passion in the medical field, and ultimately regaining her independence and sense of self.
Emotional
Inspirational
Melancholic
Hopeful
Contemplative
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Reviews of Kelly Bingham's Shark Girl reveal a poignant and compelling narrative that effectively captures the emotional struggle of a young girl after a traumatic shark attack. Critics praise the lyrical writing and empathetic portrayal of recovery and resilience. Some find the poetry format less engaging and note occasional predictability in plot development.
A reader who would enjoy Shark Girl by Kelly Bingham is likely a young adult interested in emotional, character-driven stories of resilience and recovery. Comparable to readers of The Fault in Our Stars by John Green and Wonder by R.J. Palacio, they appreciate narratives that delve into overcoming personal trauma and the journey of self-discovery.
3,900 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
276
Novel/Book in Verse • Fiction
California • 2000s
2007
YA
12-17 years
HL550L
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