Robin Brande
Paperback | Pages: 272 pages Rating: 3.82 | 4888 Users | 695 Reviews
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| Original Title: | Evolution, Me & Other Freaks of Nature |
| ISBN: | 0615960146 (ISBN13: 9780615960142) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Literary Awards: | South Carolina Book Award Nominee for Young Adult Book Award (2010), Grand Canyon Reader Award Nominee (2011), Michigan Library Association Thumbs Up! Award (2008), Connecticut Nutmeg Award Nominee (2013) |
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I knew today would be ugly...It's the first day of high school for Mena, and already her world looks bleak: she's an outcast, all her former friends hate her, even her parents barely speak to her anymore. And why? Because she tried to do the right thing. And then everything went wrong.
But can a cute, nerdy lab partner; his bossy, outspoken sister; and an unconventional, imaginative science teacher be just what Mena needs to turn her life around?
Or will the combination of all of them only make things worse?
As Mena is about to find out, it’s the freaks of nature who survive…
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| Title | : | Evolution, Me & Other Freaks of Nature |
| Author | : | Robin Brande |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 272 pages |
| Published | : | November 28th 2016 by Ryer Publishing (first published August 28th 2007) |
| Categories | : | Young Adult. Realistic Fiction. Teen. Religion. Contemporary. Fiction |
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Ratings: 3.82 From 4888 Users | 695 ReviewsWrite Up Containing Books Evolution, Me & Other Freaks of Nature
High school isn't starting out like Mena had always dreamed it would. Her friends aren't speaking to her because she's responsible for most of their parents being sued. She's been excommunicated from her church because she did the right thing and put a stop to the evil things her friends were doing. Her parents aren't even exactly speaking to her right now because her actions caused them to lose a big chunk of their business clients. The only bright spots in Mena's world are her new biologyBefore I start my rant, let me give credit where credit is due.The main characters are fairly interesting. There are churches like the one portrayed in the book (though Ive only heard of them). There are Christians (or at least professing Christians) who believe in Evolution.That being said, here are my problems with this book. (Now, I waited some time before writing this so it didnt turn into a flame review, so some details may now have escaped me.)1. The false dichotomy. Brande sets the story
This is a strong book for the younger YA set, grades 7-9 or so. It tackles some very contemporary issues of religion and the evolution debate, while also hitting on timeless issues of fitting in, love, when or if to challenge authority, and learning to come into your own. And it still manages to be funny!I liked that Mena has a healthy respect for religion in general, and the pieces that are meaningful for her, while coming to recognize that her old church is too predatory, smothering and
My friend Janina recommended this to me after I had read Brandes other book Fat Cat and absolutely loved it and I must say that this was a really nice read as well. I didnt love it as much as Fat Cat but still, I enjoyed it thoroughly.You can see from the blurb what the storys about so I wont go into that any further. Evolution, Me and Other Freaks of Nature does have an awww-worthy romance included but its not the thing the story mostly revolves around. IMO, the main topic is how to reconcile
I picked this up because I was curious to see what angle the author took on the controversial subject of fundamentalist Christians and their taboos. The verdict: it pleases me, but would sharply divide parents looking for a Christian book for their teen.Mena Reece was raised a fundamentalist Christian in a lifeless, sterile home. She is involved in the youth group at her local Megachurch and is forbidden by her parents to pursue secular interests.Her youth group decides to wage a campaign of
Great book about a faithful Christian teenager's struggle to form a universal theory of science and religion. Believable narrative voice, subtle commentary on religious hypocrisy, and a great love story to boot. The author manages to convey deep respect for and love of Christianity while still warning against the hurtful crusades that sometimes spring from misguided fundamentalism. I highly recommend this one!
I just finished this book, devouring it in one sitting. I loved several things about Evolution, Me and other Freaks of Nature: first, that it made me think, second, that I could relate to it and third, that there was a cute, funny, nerdy guy in it. But this wasnt just a light teen book-this book had real stuff in it-stuff that makes you think and question your own beliefs (always a good thing, in my opinion) so you come to understand WHY you believe what you believe in. All the characters in
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