Belzhar
Belzhar by Meg Wolitzer is a young adult novel published by Penguin Young Readers Group on September 29, 2015. This reprint edition spans 272 pages and is written in English. The story follows Jam Gallahue, who finds herself at The Wooden Barn, a therapeutic boarding school in Vermont, after the death of her boyfriend, Reeve Maxfield. Struggling with her grief, Jam enrolls in a unique class called Special Topics in English, where a journal-writing assignment transports her to a place called Belzhar, allowing her to reconnect with her past.
Readers will discover a narrative that intertwines themes of friendship, emotions, and the complexities of young adult relationships. As Jam navigates her new environment and the challenges of loss, she uncovers hidden truths that shape her journey toward healing. The book delves into social themes and the impact of physical impairments on daily living, offering insights into the emotional landscape of its characters. Belzhar presents a blend of supernatural elements with a poignant exploration of grief and recovery.
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“Expect depth and razor sharp wit in this YA novel from the author of The Interestings.” – Entertainment Weekly
“A prep school tale with a supernatural-romance touch, from genius adult novelist Meg Wolitzer.” —Glamour
“Basically everything Meg Wolitzer writes is worth reading, usually over and over again, and her YA debut . . . is no exception.” —TeenVogue.com
If life were fair, Jam Gallahue would still be at home in New Jersey with her sweet British boyfriend, Reeve Maxfield. She’d be watching old comedy sketches with him. She’d be kissing him in the library stacks. She certainly wouldn’t be at The Wooden Barn, a therapeutic boarding school in rural Vermont, living with a weird roommate, and signed up for an exclusive, mysterious class called Special Topics in English.But life isn’t fair, and Reeve Maxfield is dead. Until a journal-writing assignment leads Jam to Belzhar, where the untainted past is restored, and Jam can feel Reeve’s arms around her once again. But there are hidden truths on Jam’s path to reclaim her loss.
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