Luv Ya Bunches
Publisher
Amulet Books
Publication Year
2009
ISBN
9780810942110
Pages
335 pages
Genre
realism
Format
novel
Item Type
Fiction
Annotation
Four friends--each named after a flower--navigate the ups and downs of fifth grade. Told through text messages, blog posts, screenplay, and straight narrative.
Grade Level
6-8
Lexile Measure
710L
Diversity Topics
Racial Diversity; LGBTQ (Gender and Sexuality); Interracial; Gay/Lesbian; interracial friendship; lesbian; lesbian mothers
Main Character
female children
Race/Ethnicities
multiple
Family Formation
multiple
LGBTQ+
lesbian females
Awards
Booklist Book Review Stars, 2009
Keywords
friendship; elementary school; bullying; flowers; popularity; new student; social network; instant messaging; fashion; stereotypes
Diversity Impact
indirect
STARS Citation
Myracle, Lauren, "Luv Ya Bunches" (2009). Diverse Families. 160.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/diversefamilies/160