Those Pink Mountain Nights
Those Pink Mountain Nights by Jen Ferguson, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2023, is a young adult fiction novel that explores the complexities of adolescence and the connections that shape our lives. Set in a small, snowy town, the story follows three teenagers—Berlin, Cameron, and Jessie—each grappling with their own challenges and the impact of past events on their present. As they navigate their individual struggles, the narrative delves into themes of overachievement, loss, and the search for identity.
In this edition, readers will find a rich portrayal of coming-of-age experiences intertwined with elements of diversity and multiculturalism. The characters confront their personal histories and the societal labels placed upon them, ultimately discovering the importance of friendship and support. With a page count of 328, this novel invites readers to reflect on the ways in which shared experiences can foster understanding and healing among young people.
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In her remarkable second novel following her Governor General’s Award-winning debut, The Summer of Bitter and Sweet, Jen Ferguson writes about the hurt of a life stuck in past tense, the hum of connections that cannot be severed, and one week in a small, snowy town that changes everything.
Overachievement isn’t a bad word–for Berlin, it’s the goal. She’s securing excellent grades, planning her future, and working a part-time job at Pink Mountain Pizza, a legendary local business. Who says she needs a best friend by her side
Dropping out of high school wasn’t smart–but it was necessary for Cameron. Since his cousin Kiki’s disappearance, it’s hard enough to find the funny side of life, especially when the whole town has forgotten Kiki. To them, she’s just another missing Native girl.
People at school label Jessie a tease, a rich girl–and honestly, she’s both. But Jessie knows she contains multitudes. Maybe her new job crafting pizzas will give her the high-energy outlet she desperately wants.
When the weekend at Pink Mountain Pizza takes several unexpected turns, all three teens will have to acknowledge the various ways they’ve been hurt–and how much they need each other to hold it all together.
Jen Ferguson burst onto the YA scene with her first novel, which was a William C. Morris Award Finalist and a Stonewall Award Honor Book, and this second novel fulfills her promise as one of the most thoughtful and exciting YA writers today.
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