Graffiti Girl
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Book Overview
Graffiti art. It's bold. It's thrilling. And it can get a girl into serious trouble.... Raised by her single mom (who's always dating the wrong kind of man) in a struggling California neighborhood, Angel Rodriguez is a headstrong, independent young woman who channels her hopes and dreams for the future into her painting. But when her entry for a community mural doesn't rate, she's heartbroken. Even with winning artist Nathan Ramos -- a senior track star and Angel's secret crush -- taking a sudden interest in Angel and her art, she's angry and hurt. She's determined to find her own place in the art world, her own way. That's when Miguel Badalin -- from the notorious graffiti crew Reyes Del Norte -- opens her eyes to an underground world of graf tags and turf wars. She's blown away by this bad boy's fantastic work and finds herself drawn to his dangerous charm. Soon she's running with Miguel's crew, pushing her skills to the limit and beginning to emerge as the artist she always dreamed she could be. But Nathan and Miguel are bitter enemies with a shared past, and choosing between them and their wildly different approaches to life and art means that Angel must decide what matters most before the artist inside of her can truly break free.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:141653461X
ISBN13:9781416534617
Release Date:May 2007
Publisher:MTV Books
Length:256 Pages
Weight:0.42 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 7.0" x 7.0"
Age Range:12 to 17 years
Grade Range:Grades 7 to 12
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
A Slice of Life You Don't Want To Miss!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This is a unique, eye-opening, down-to-earth novel that surprised the heck out of me. Written from a "young adult" point of view, Parra's debut work kept me riveted! I will never look at another piece of graffiti the same way again. Angel's struggle for acceptance as an artist and as a person touched me deeply, made me laugh, and offers an insight into the small-town multi-cultural American high school scene. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Awesome Story and Character
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I couldn't put this book down. I LOVE the main character Angel--she is strong and tough yet has a soft place in her heart. She crosses the line but finds her own way back and stands accountable for her actions. It's about Art, love, and being true to yourself--I think any girl can find something to relate to in this book. I have a very, very small book budget but I purchased this one! Great job Kelly Parra on your first YA novel!!
Outstanding read!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Kelly Parra's GRAFFITI GIRL is a must-read for summer. Parra has created a novel that encourages artistic expression. It's a fast read and the ending left me wanting more. I'm hooked on Parra and can't wait to see what's next.
Don't Miss This Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
16 year-old artist Angel Rodriguez's life takes a sharp turn when a hot 'graf writer' offers to draw her into his exciting--and dangerous--world. GRAFFITI GIRL is a fast-paced story that boldly looks dreams and temptations in the eye. Angel steals your heart as she tries to find her place in the world--artistically, socially, and even inside her own family. The crisp writing keeps you on the edge of your seat as you get a first-hand look into tagging, turf wars and graffiti battles. Don't miss this book!
gutsy, cool, real
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book blew me away. Kelly Parra writes with the keen eye of an artist. GRAFFITI GIRL is warm, gutsy, and true-to-life -- an unflinching, honest portrayal of young adults. A seamless and impressive debut. Anne Frasier
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