Definitely a different, whimsical book. The characters aren't your typical popular kids, and don't do your typical teenager things. One is known as Robot Girl because of her lack of emotions, while the other is known as Ghost Boy because of his lack of engagement in anything. They stay up into the wee hours of the morning listening to a late night talk show known as Night Lights, where a small group of loyal listeners call in and talk about death, ghosts, and time travel.
Although the plot seems rather simple and a bit unbelieveable, it seems to me this book borders on some tough issues like abandonment, trust, adultry, and depression, which make it a worth while read.
It is a young adult book, but parents should keep in mind that there is some marijuana, and underage drinking references, and neither of these are addressed as bad or morally wrong, but rather a part of high school life, and the characters partake in some of these activities. If this is an issue for parents, you may want to pass this up.
-Jenny
Although the plot seems rather simple and a bit unbelieveable, it seems to me this book borders on some tough issues like abandonment, trust, adultry, and depression, which make it a worth while read.
It is a young adult book, but parents should keep in mind that there is some marijuana, and underage drinking references, and neither of these are addressed as bad or morally wrong, but rather a part of high school life, and the characters partake in some of these activities. If this is an issue for parents, you may want to pass this up.
-Jenny
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