The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-moon Marigolds
HarperCollins · Paperback · March 29, 2005
The Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Paul Zindel, author of the beloved bestselling novel The Pigman, which Publishers Weekly called “remarkable…a story that will not be denied.” Fans of modern classics such as The Outsiders by S.
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- Who it’s for
- A troubled household and Tillie’s stubborn faith in life give this play its sharp emotional pull.
- Themes
- Family conflict, Hope amid hardship
- Genres
- YA Classics, Theater & Musicals for Teens, YA Family Stories
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The Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Paul Zindel, author of the beloved bestselling novel The Pigman, which Publishers Weekly called “remarkable…a story that will not be denied.” Fans of modern classics such as The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton and Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher will find much to love in Paul Zindel's books. The old, converted vegetable shop where Tillie lives is more like a madhouse than a home.
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Tillie's mother is bitter and cruel, yet desperate for her daughters' love. Her sister suffers epileptic fits and sneaks cigarettes every chance she gets. But despite the chaos, Tillie struggles to keep her dreams alive. Tillie—keeper of rabbits, dreamer of atoms, true believer in life, hope, and the effect of gamma rays on man-in-the-moon marigolds... Paul Zindel’s work is bestselling, critically acclaimed, and passionately embraced by generations of readers.
Hope Amid Chaos
A troubled household and Tillie’s stubborn faith in life give this play its sharp emotional pull.
Come here for
- Family turmoil without easy answers
- A dreamer holding on amid cruelty
Expect
- A layered dramatic world
- A vivid contrast between household chaos and hope
Where it sits
| Theater & Musicals for Teens | 47% |
|---|---|
| YA Family Stories | 28% |
| YA Classics | 24% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- YA Pet Stories
- YA Classics
- YA Stories About Parents
- Loners & Outsiders for Teens
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- Theater & Musicals for Teens
- Depression for Teens
- Addiction & Substance Use for Teens
- Homelessness & Poverty for Teens
- Authors
- Paul Zindel
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- March 29, 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Family conflict · Hope amid hardship
- Reading lane
- YA Pet Stories