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Description
Winter has been tough for Tori and her brothers. They are trying to get through Christmas day. For Tori and Charlie, it means putting the past few months behind them. Text has profanity and sexual prejudice. Themes include self-harm and eating disorders.
Quick Summary
Alice Oseman's "This Winter" follows Tori and her brother Charlie as they struggle to get through Christmas Day while dealing with the aftermath of difficult months that have tested their family. The novel tackles heavy themes including self-harm, eating disorders, and sexual prejudice, with content that includes profanity and mature relationship struggles. If your teen liked "Solitaire" by Oseman or enjoys emotionally intense contemporary YA like "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," they will connect with this intimate character study. This short novel at around 10,000 words with an AR level of 4.9 works best for teens in grades 9-12 who are ready for emotionally complex, character-driven stories.