EasterBlack-owned or founded brands at TargetGroceryClothing, Shoes & AccessoriesBabyHomeFurnitureKitchen & DiningOutdoor Living & GardenToysElectronicsVideo GamesMovies, Music & BooksSports & OutdoorsBeautyPersonal CareHealthPetsHousehold EssentialsArts, Crafts & SewingSchool & Office SuppliesParty SuppliesLuggageGift IdeasGift CardsClearanceTarget New ArrivalsTarget Finds#TargetStyleTop DealsTarget Circle DealsWeekly AdShop Order PickupShop Same Day DeliveryRegistryRedCardTarget CircleFind Stores

Broken Pencils - by J R Rice (Paperback)

Broken Pencils - by  J R Rice (Paperback) - 1 of 1
$16.99 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991

About this item

Highlights

  • Jonah Tarver, a troubled Oakland teenager grappling with his parents' troubled marriage, his own mental disorder, and the weight of his best friend's death, embarks on a desperate quest to find meaning in life.
  • 212 Pages
  • Young Adult Fiction, Literary

Description



Book Synopsis



Jonah Tarver, a troubled Oakland teenager grappling with his parents' troubled marriage, his own mental disorder, and the weight of his best friend's death, embarks on a desperate quest to find meaning in life. On his eighteenth birthday, coinciding with his Senior prom, Jonah, along with his girlfriend Taniesha, his best friend Trevon, and a group of peers, spirals into a night of reckless indulgence in drugs and alcohol in the vibrant city of San Francisco. As tensions escalate and emotions run high, Jonah finds himself thrust into a gripping twelve-hour journey through the dark underbelly of San Francisco's nightlife, forever altering his perception of the world. Will Jonah uncover the purpose he so desperately seeks, or will he discover that life, like broken pencils, may have no point?




Review Quotes




2024 Pencraft's Summer Best Book Award Winner for Best Book for Young Adults - Coming of Age2024 International Book Awards Finalist for Best African-American Fiction2024 Readers Choice Book Awards Silver Winner for Best Adult Book2024 Literary Titan Gold Book Award Winner2024 Literary Global Gold Award Winner2024 Independent Author Award Finalist for Best African-American Fiction and Best Debut Fiction2024 Hawthorne Prize Finalist for Best Fiction
"Broken Pencils is a modern-day take on the classic 'Rebel Without a Cause.' Jonah Tarver, much like James Dean's iconic character, grapples with a lack of moral courage in the face of overwhelming pressure and internal conflict. The story is both heartbreaking and thought-provoking, offering a raw and unfiltered look at the struggles of today's youth."- Peggy S, Authors Reading
"I highly recommend "Broken Pencils," and not just for a young adult audience. I think that everyone who reads this book will put it down with a heavy heart and a deeper understanding of what many people go through when grappling with bipolar disorder. J.R. Rice is a fantastic writer and I'm hoping to read more of his work."- Richard Bist, ReaderViews Kids
"J.R. Rice's Broken Pencils is more than a story of a teenager's life; it's a reflection of how things from the past can unfold in a single day...At its core, the novel grapples with the theme of brokenness, portraying it not as a defect to be mended but as an intrinsic part of the human experience."- Karen Almeida, Literary Titan
"Broken Pencils tackles a sensitive and difficult topic in a meaningful way that provides food for thought and allows one to become introspective about mental illness and the difficulties faced by those who live with it."- Jennie More, Readers Favorite
Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.25 Inches (W) x .58 Inches (D)
Weight: .5 Pounds
Suggested Age: 16-18 Years
Sub-Genre: Literary
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Number of Pages: 212
Publisher: Tea But with Coffee Media
Format: Paperback
Author: J R Rice
Language: English
Street Date: June 11, 2024
TCIN: 1002687474
UPC: 9781957893563
Item Number (DPCI): 247-13-1059
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 0.58 inches length x 5.25 inches width x 8 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.5 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.

Trending Teen & Young Adult Books

Binding 13 - (Boys of Tommen) by  Chloe Walsh (Paperback)

$8.03
MSRP $14.99
Save $5 when you spend $25 on select books
4.7 out of 5 stars with 85 ratings

The Complete Summer I Turned Pretty Trilogy (Boxed Set) - by Jenny Han

$19.92 - $45.29
MSRP $36.99 - $59.99 Lower price on select items
Save $5 when you spend $25 on select books on select items
4.8 out of 5 stars with 5 ratings

If He Had Been with Me - by  Laura Nowlin (Paperback)

$6.99
MSRP $10.99
Save $5 when you spend $25 on select books
4.4 out of 5 stars with 347 ratings

Related Categories

Get top deals, latest trends, and more.

Privacy policy

Footer

About Us

About TargetCareersNews & BlogTarget BrandsBullseye ShopSustainability & GovernancePress CenterAdvertise with UsInvestorsAffiliates & PartnersSuppliersTargetPlus

Help

Target HelpReturnsTrack OrdersRecallsContact UsFeedbackAccessibilitySecurity & FraudTeam Member ServicesLegal & Privacy

Stores

Find a StoreClinicPharmacyTarget OpticalMore In-Store Services

Services

Target Circle™Target Circle™ CardTarget Circle 360™Target AppRegistrySame Day DeliveryOrder PickupDrive UpFree 2-Day ShippingShipping & DeliveryMore Services
PinterestFacebookInstagramXYoutubeTiktokTermsCA Supply ChainPrivacy PolicyCA Privacy RightsYour Privacy ChoicesInterest Based AdsHealth Privacy Policy