Book details
It's a Green Thing: Maya: Book 2 (Diary of a Teenage Girl 14)
Description
For the first time that she can remember, Maya Stark is beginning to feel like a normal teenager. Even with her mother in jail for drug possession and her pop-star father away on his comeback tour, Mayas new life with her uncle Allen and cousin Kim is coming together. Summer vacations just beginning, and with a new job, a new boyfriend, and a new car (hybrid, of course), things are finally starting to look up.But that doesnt mean life is about to get any easier. Mayas still devoted to living Green, and her uncle offers her a Green column in his newspaper. With the opportunity to make a difference in the towns attitude toward the environment, Maya wonders how this fits with her newfound commitment to Christ. And if she can really consider herself a Christian when her feelings toward a fellow youth group member are anything but lovingFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
Age
12-17
Text complexity
proficient
Length
256 pages
Book in series
#14
Why to read
- Relatable Teenage Experiences: 'It's a Green Thing: Maya: Book 2' delves into the life of a teenage girl, providing readers with a story that is filled with situations and emotions that are highly relatable to young adults. This makes it an engaging read for teens who are navigating similar life experiences.
- Positive Messages: Melody Carlson's book offers positive messages about personal growth, environmental consciousness, and faith. Reading this book can inspire teenagers to think more deeply about their own values and how they interact with the world around them.
- Character Development: The protagonist, Maya, goes through significant character development throughout the series. Readers who follow her journey in this second book can learn from her challenges and triumphs, gaining insights into their own personal development.
- Enjoyable Continuation for Fans: For those who have read the first book in the Maya series or any other books in the 'Diary of a Teenage Girl' collection, 'It's a Green Thing' provides a satisfying continuation of the story. It allows fans to stay connected with characters they've grown to love and see how their stories unfold.