Gingerbread
Gingerbread by Rachel Cohn is a reprint edition published by Simon and Schuster in June 2003, featuring 172 pages in English. This debut novel follows the spirited and rebellious Cyd Charisse as she navigates her tumultuous teenage years. After being expelled from her boarding school, Cyd returns to her parents’ home in San Francisco, where she struggles to fit in. Her journey takes a turn when her parents send her to New York City to spend the summer with her biological father, leading her to confront her identity and family dynamics.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of adolescence and family, particularly within the context of blended families and social challenges. Cyd’s experiences in New York City introduce her to new relationships and unexpected realities, as she grapples with her rebellious nature and the complexities of her family life. The story captures the essence of coming of age, dating, and the search for belonging, making it a relatable read for young adults.
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In this “funny and irreverent” (School Library Journal, starred review) debut novel, Rachel Cohn, coauthor of Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, tells the story of a spirited, rebellious, and teen in New York City for the first time.
After getting tossed from her posh boarding school, wild, willful, and coffee addicted Cyd Charisse returns to San Francisco to live with her parents. But there’s no way Cyd can survive in her parents’ pristine house. Lucky for Cyd she’s got Gingerbread, her childhood rag doll and confidante, and her new surfer boyfriend.
When Cyd’s rebelliousness gets out of hand, her parents ship her off to New York City to spend the summer with “Frank real-dad,” her biological father. Trading in her parents for New York City grunge and getting to know her bio-dad and step-sibs is what Cyd has been waiting for her whole life. But summer in the city is not what Cyd expects—and she’s far from the daughter or sister that anyone could have imagined.
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