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First published in 2016, the book centers around three teenagers struggling with mental health issues and questions around their sexual identity. Highly illogical behavior book by john corey whaley. Sep 03, 2018 on the surface, highly illogical behavior may seem like a light read, but it is deeper than you think. Highly illogical behavior quotes showing of 54 were just floating in space trying to figure out what it means to be human. Highly illogical behavior is about a gay teenage recluse named solomon who hasnt left his house in three years and suffers from an intense. John corey whaley does so blending humor with heart while being sure to write with a touch of empathy that readers will also experience. May 10, 2016 highly illogical behavior ebook written by john corey whaley. Highly illogical behavior ebook by john corey whaley. Lisa, a teen girl who witnessed the meltdown that preceded his decision to never leave home, decides to seek him out, but she has an ulterior motive.
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The following websites will help students get started with their book trailer. When i was writing my second book noggin a couple years ago, i went through a. Lisa, a teen girl who witnessed the meltdown that preceded his decision to never leave home, decides to seek him out, but she. Whether on a book tour or in the pages of a novel, john corey whaleys metier is building connections. Highly illogical behavior rhode island teen book award. Highly illogical behavior is a hidden gem of ya literature. Whaleys novel is a hidden gem of ya literature, as it offers a fresh perspective on mental health while featuring engrossing conflicts. A hilarious and heartwarming comingofage perfect for readers of matthew quick and rainbow rowell, highly illogical behavior showcases the different ways we hide ourselves from the worldand how. Highly illogical behavior john corey whaley, read by robbie daymon and julia whelan. A hilarious and heartwarming comingofage perfect for readers of matthew quick and rainbow rowell, highly illogical behavior showcases the different ways we hide ourselves from the worldand how love, tragedy, and the need for connection may be the only things to bring us back into the light. So when he had a complete anxiety breakdown during the tour for his second young adult novel, noggin 2014, whaley knew it was time to write about a subject that hed wanted to address for a long time. Jun 03, 2016 highly illogical behavior was a highly engaging read and is easily a single sitting sort of book. By myah clinton, university of alabama at birmingham. His second novel, noggin, was a 2014 national book award finalist.
His debut, where things come back, was published by atheneum books in 2011 and whaley won the printz award from the american library association in 2012, recognizing it as the years best book written for teens, based entirely on its literary merit. Funny and heartwarming hihgly illogical behavior is a fascinating exploration of what makes us tick, and how the connections between us may be the most important things of all. Solomon reed, 16, is agoraphobic and has rarely left home since middle school. Parents need to know that highly illogical behavior by john corey whaley noggin is the story of a teen boy with agoraphobia fear of open or. Parents need to know that highly illogical behavior by john corey whaley is the story of a teen boy with agoraphobia fear of open or public places, anxiety, and panic disorder who hasnt left the house in three years. I am a fan of all the bright places and almost all of rainbow rowells books. Highly illogical behavior by john corey whaley, paperback. A hilarious and heartwarming comingofage perfect for readers of matthew quick and rainbow rowell, highly illogical behavior showcases the different ways in. May 10, 2016 a hilarious and heartwarming comingofage perfect for readers of matthew quick and rainbow rowell, highly illogical behavior showcases the different ways in which we hide ourselves from the world. The book received many award nominations following its release, including the 2017 milwaukee county teen book award, the 2018 lincoln award, and the 2018 rhode island teen book award. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read highly illogical behavior. It was a great laugh that kind where you can actually hear the hahahas if you listen closely enough. Highly illogical behavior by john corey whaley, 9780525428183, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
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