Blake Nelson Libri

Il protagonista-narratore di questo intenso romanzo è uno studente di 16 anni con la passione dello skateboard. Paranoid Park è il luogo dove si ritrovano i migliori skaters di Portland, in gran parte ragazzi di strada. Durante una bravata (salire di nascosto su un treno in corsa) un poliziotto sta per vibrare un tremendo colpo di manganello a un ragazzo: il protagonista lo colpisce con lo skateboard e il poliziotto viene travolto dal treno e ucciso. È stato un incidente, è stata legittima difesa, ma cosa è giusto fare? Il protagonista si tormenta, la sua vita va in frantumi, proprio mentre i genitori stanno affrontando un divorzio doloroso. Nelson esplora con finezza il disagio e l’asprezza dell’adolescenza, accompagnando il suo protagonista in un duro percorso di crescita.

A sixteen-year-old Portland, Oregon, skateboarder, whose parents are going through a difficult divorce, is engulfed by guilt and confusion when he accidentally kills a security guard at a train yard.

Meet Andrea Marr, straight-A high school student, thrift-store addict, and princess of the downtown music scene. Andrea is about to experience her first love, first time, and first step outside the comfort zone of high school, with the help of indie rock band The Color Green. "After I saw Todd Sparrow something deep inside me began to change. It was not a big change and I didn't shave my head and I didn't really think any differently about my life or Hillside or anything like that. But one glimpse of Todd and you immediately realized how limited you were and all the things you could do if you could just break out of your normal existence and stop worrying about what everyone thought."

When the students in health class at George Wilson Middle School are assigned girl/boy partners to discuss gender issues, no one could imagine that two students would actually switch bodies.

The story wraps up the journeys of beloved characters from the cult hits, exploring themes of growth, identity, and the challenges of pursuing dreams. As the protagonists confront their pasts and navigate their futures, readers are treated to an emotional and transformative finale. The narrative delves into the complexities of relationships and the impact of choices made along the way, offering a satisfying conclusion to the series that resonates with fans and new readers alike.

The man who made Luke Cage into the unbreakable hero he is today, Dr. Noah Burstein, has died. But when Luke heads to New Orleans for the funeral, it turns out there may be more to his father figure's death than he realized. Shady billionaires, amped-up gangs and a shadowy figure from his past propel Luke into a world of mystery. But when Cage is looking for answers, it's a bad day for anyone in his way! As things get hard in the Big Easy, Luke must put body and soul on the line to learn the truth and protect the innocent- but innocence is in short supply. And as strange forces align, Luke comes under attack from all sides! His adversaries are rich, powerful and nigh invincible- but he's Luke Cage. Bring 'em on!--from back cover.

Der neue Roman von Blake Nelson: Voller Rockmusik, schrägen Typen, heißen Groupies, verrauchten Clubs und dem Rausch der ersten großen Liebe. One, two, three – let ́s go! In Petes Leben dreht sich alles um Musik, seinen Bass und die Jazzband der Schule. Dass plötzlich alle auf den rohen und aggressiven Sound der neuen Band »Tiny Masters of Today« abfahren, lässt ihn kalt. Die Jungs sind doch totale Amateure. Nie würde er bei denen mitmachen. Und dass Margaret gerne mit ihm ins Kino gehen möchte, interessiert Pete auch nicht. Margaret ist ein totaler Freak. Nie würde er mit der etwas anfangen. Aber dann kommt alles ganz anders ...