Zen and the Art of Faking It

by Jordan Sonnenblick

Description

In this witty, heartfelt novel, a teen narrator navigates the messy realities of growing up—friendships that shift, expectations that press in, and the constant pressure to “be someone” even when you’re not sure who that is. As he tries to find his footing, he learns that confidence can be both a performance and a practice, and that the line between pretending and discovering yourself is thinner than it seems. Blending humor with emotional honesty, the story explores identity, belonging, and the ways we cope with embarrassment, failure, and change. With Sonnenblick’s accessible, fast-moving style and sharp insight into adolescence, this is a coming-of-age tale that feels both entertaining and deeply resonant.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Scholastic, Incorporated

Published Jan 1, 2010

272 pages

ISBN: 9780439837095

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Details

First Published

2007

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Zen and the Art of Faking It by Jordan Sonnenblick.

Substance Use
Death/Grief