We Were Here (novel)

We Were Here is a 2009 young adult novel by Matt de la Peña. It follows the story of Miguel, a teenager who rebels against the law. We Were Here was recognized as an ALA-YALSA Best Book for Young Adults, an ALA-SALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, and a Junior Library Guild Selection. It was also featured in the 2010 NYC Public Library Stuff for the Teenage list.[1]

We Were Here
AuthorMatt de la Pena
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
GenreDrama, Crime
PublisherRandom House Inc.
Publication date
5 October 2009
Media typebook
Pages368 (Hardback)

Reception

We Were Here received mostly positive reviews. Publishers Weekly said it was "furiously paced" and described the book as "gripping" with "raw yet reflective journal entries."[2] The journal also praised its "inverse authenticity."[2] One reviewer, Hazel Rochman, noted the theme: "The riveting climax shows without heavy message that the hero's journey is a search for himself."[3]

References

  1. de la Peña, Matt. "Bio". MattdelaPena.com. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
  2. Publishers Weekly. "We Were Here". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  3. Rochman, Hazel. "We Were Here". Booklist. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
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