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The Amazing "True" Story of a Teenage Single Mom

Katherine Arnoldi
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The Amazing "True" Story of a Teenage Single Mom

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998

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Katherine Arnoldi

The Amazing "True" Story of a Teenage Single Mom

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Education
Setting

United States • 1980s

Theme
Family
Topic
Gender & Feminism

Education

Parenting
Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

550L

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Super Short Summary

The Amazing "True" Story of a Teenage Single Mom by Katherine Arnoldi is a graphic novel that chronicles the life of a young mother determined to overcome significant obstacles. The story follows her journey through hardships and resilience as she pursues education and a better life for herself and her child.

Inspirational

Challenging

Heartwarming

Emotional

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.4

249 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Amazing "True" Story of a Teenage Single Mom by Katherine Arnoldi is acclaimed for its raw, honest depiction of overcoming adversity with hope. The graphic novel format effectively conveys emotional depth, though some find the narrative pacing uneven. Readers appreciate its inspiring, relatable message for those facing similar struggles.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Amazing "True" Story of a Teenage Single Mom?

A reader who appreciates The Amazing "True" Story of a Teenage Single Mom by Katherine Arnoldi would likely enjoy compelling narratives about resilience and overcoming adversity. Fans of similar works like The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls or I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou may find this book engaging.

4.4

249 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Education
Setting

United States • 1980s

Theme
Family
Topic
Gender & Feminism

Education

Parenting
Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

550L

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