Han Nolan is acclaimed for her evocative language and her ability to plumb the psyche of her characters. She often tackles gritty subject matter, exploring the complexities of the human experience with a distinctive voice. Her insightful explorations into the inner lives of her characters make her a compelling storyteller.
National Book Award-winning author Han Nolan portrays a tough and defiant
pregnant teen who discovers her strength and compassionand courageous plan for
her futurewhile working at a camp for overweight children.
Hilary hates Jews. As part of a neo-Nazi gang in her town, she's finally found
a sense of belonging. But when she's critically injured in an accident,
everything changes. Somehow, in her mind, she has become Chana, a Jewish girl
fighting for her own life in the ghettos and concentration camps of World War
II. Han Nolan offers powerful insight into one young woman's survival through
the Holocaust and another's journey out of hatred and self-loathing. Reader's
guide and an interview with the author included. schovat popis
High school senior Scottie O'Doul searches for the truth behind the deadly car crash that claimed the lives of her twin sister and the high school football coach.