Zipped
Zipped by Laura McNeal, published by Alfred A. Knopf in 2003, is a compelling narrative that follows 15-year-old Mick Nichols as he grapples with a shocking discovery about his stepmother’s infidelity. When Mick accidentally opens an email revealing her affair with a man named Alexander Selkirk, he is faced with a dilemma: should he inform his father, confront his stepmother, or keep the secret to himself? As he navigates this emotional turmoil, Mick also deals with distractions such as his feelings for Lisa Doyle, a field-hockey player, and the unexpected attention from Myra Vidal, a college freshman.
In this edition, readers will find a rich exploration of themes related to family dynamics, self-esteem, and the complexities of relationships. Mick’s journey is marked by his obsession with the affair and the realization that his problems are interconnected. The narrative delves into social topics and emotional challenges, providing insights into the struggles of adolescence and the impact of blended families. With 283 pages, this juvenile fiction work offers a thoughtful look at the intricacies of dating, relationships, and the emotional landscape of a teenager’s life.
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WHEN 15-YEAR-OLD MICK Nichols opens the wrong e-mail, he learns a terrible secret: His stepmother is having an affair with a man named Alexander Selkirk. Mick is stunned. Should he tell his father, confront his stepmother, or keep it all to himself? And who, exactly, is Alexander Selkirk? Mick becomes obsessed with the infidelity, in spite of some serious distractions. Distractions like Lisa Doyle, the religious field-hockey player with the coppery red hair. Like the surprising (but appreciated) affections of Myra Vidal, a famously gorgeous college freshman with a secret of her own. And at the moment Mick discovers Selkirk’s true identity, he realizes his problems are all zipped up together—and that he may have to go to drastic lengths to untangle them. “The McNeals spin a wonderfully rich story.”—Kirkus Reviews “A well-honed novel. . . . Readers will be sucked in.”—Publishers Weekly From the Hardcover edition.
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