Achingly Alice
Achingly Alice by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, published by Simon and Schuster in 1998, is a 121-page work that explores the complexities of adolescence and the challenges of prioritizing relationships. The story follows Alice as she navigates her feelings about her father’s romantic life and her own evolving emotions. With a focus on themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery, Alice grapples with her desire for stability amid the unpredictability of teenage life.
Readers will find that Alice is determined to take charge of her future, starting with her father’s relationship with his English teacher, Miss Summers. As she balances her own romantic interests and the issues faced by her friends, the narrative delves into social themes relevant to young adults, such as self-esteem and the intricacies of coming of age. This edition presents a relatable portrayal of the trials and tribulations of growing up, making it a thoughtful addition to the juvenile fiction genre.
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Alice decides she needs priorities in her life. What kind of future can you have if you don’t plan? Priority number one: get Miss Summers, the beautiful English teacher at her school, to marry Alice’s widowed father. After all, they’ve been dating for a year. The only problem is the vice-principal, Mr. Sorringer. He wants to marry her too.
Love, Alice finds, can be complicated, even in her own life. She has been Patrick’s girlfriend for almost two years. So why is she interested in other guys?
But Alice isn’t the only one with problems. Her friends Elizabeth and Pamela have their own troubles — with family, with boyfriends, and with very personal matters that Elizabeth doesn’t even want to discuss. If only there could be one day a week when things would stay the same: no embarrassing surprises. Life isn’t like that, however, and Alice has to be ready for whatever comes next.
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