Leah on the Offbeat
Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli, published by Penguin Books on April 30, 2018, is a contemporary narrative that follows Leah Burke, a talented drummer navigating the complexities of her teenage life. As the only child of a single mother, Leah faces challenges that set her apart from her more privileged friends. While she is open about her bisexuality with her mother, she struggles to share this aspect of her identity with her close friends, including her best friend Simon. With prom and college approaching, Leah must confront her feelings and the tensions that arise within her friendships.
In this edition, readers will explore themes of love, friendship, and self-acceptance as Leah grapples with her emotions and the dynamics of her social circle. The story delves into social topics such as dating and relationships, providing insight into the pressures faced by teenagers today. With a page count of 368, this book offers a thoughtful exploration of Leah’s journey, highlighting her growth as she learns to embrace her true self amidst the challenges of adolescence.
Official synopsis Publisher
Love, Victor is now a major TV series on Dinsey+, set in the world of the hit film Love, Simon
You’ve seen Leah in the groundbreaking major motion picture Love Simon (based on the amazing Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda).
Now it’s her turn to take centre stage.
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When it comes to drumming, Leah Burke is usually on beat- but real life isn’t always so rhythmic.
The only child of a single mum, and her life is less privileged than her friends.
Her mum knows she’s bisexual, but Leah hasn’t mustered the courage to tell her friends.
Not even her openly gay BFF, Simon.
Prom and college are on the horizon, and tensions are running high.
Can Leah still strike the right note, when the people she loves are fighting?
And how can she cope knowing that she might love one of her friends more than she ever intended?
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Praise for Becky Albertalli:
‘The love child of John Green and Rainbow Rowell‘ Teen Vogue
‘I love you, Simon. I love you! And I love this fresh, funny, live-out-loud book.’ Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places
‘A remarkable gift of a novel.’ Andrew Smith, author of Grasshopper Jungle
‘Both hilarious and heartbreaking . . . Readers will fall madly in love with Simon’ Publishers Weekly (starred review)
‘A brilliant beacon of optimism and cuteness for LGBTQA+ youth in a genre often bogged down with tragedy and heartbreak. Books like SIMON do change people’s lives‘ Waterstones Darlington Bookseller
‘A wonderfully charismatic story about coming-of-age and coming out’. Bookseller
‘Funny, moving and emotionally wise‘ Kirkus Reviews (starred)
‘It made me laugh, cry and all the fifty shades of emotions I can think of right now. There is literally no adjectives that would be suffice to describe how brilliant this book is‘ Goodreads (5 star review)
‘I think I just felt my heart explode in my chest’ Goodreads (5 star review)
‘One of the most electric, authentic characters I’ve ever read. . . I LOVE this book. LOVE it. Five freaking stars.’ Goodreads (5 Stars)
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