We Are All Made of Molecules, by Susin Nielsen
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“There’s so much to love about this story . . . but what grabbed me the most is the humor.” —Christopher Paul Curtis, winner of the Newbery Medal Award-winning author Susin Nielsen has created two narrators who will steal your heart and make you laugh out loud. Thirteen-year-old Stewart is academically brilliant but socially clueless. Fourteen-year-old Ashley is the undisputed “It” girl in her class, but her grades stink. Their worlds are about to collide when Stewart and his dad move in with Ashley and her mom. Stewart is trying to be 89.9 percent happy about it, but Ashley is 110 percent horrified. She already has to hide the real reason her dad moved out; “Spewart” could further threaten her position at the top of the social ladder. They are complete opposites. And yet, they have one thing in common: they—like everyone else—are made of molecules. Praise for Susin Nielsen “Nielsen is a wonderful writer, smart, engaging, entertaining.” —CM magazine “Nielsen has real talent for comedy, zoning in on just the right level of snark.” —Kirkus Reviews What Other Authors Are Saying“Susin Nielsen is one of the best writers working today. In We Are All Made of Molecules, her astonishing ability to combine insight, tenderness, poignancy, and uproarious humor is in full flower. Susin Nielsen is a genius, and kids and adults alike will adore this book.” —Susan Juby, author of The Truth Commission “My, my, my what a skilled, gifted writer Susin is!… I was laughing so hard and unexpectedly that my wife asked if I was reading something I’d written. I’m embarrassed to think I’d laugh at my own stuff like that. Now, tell me: Who do I write to join the Susin Nielsen fan club?” —Christopher Paul Curtis, Newbery Medal–winning author of Bud, Not Buddy and The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963
We Are All Made of Molecules, by Susin Nielsen- Amazon Sales Rank: #90699 in Books
- Brand: Nielsen, Susin
- Published on: 2015-05-12
- Released on: 2015-05-12
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.50" h x .75" w x 5.75" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 256 pages
From School Library Journal Gr 7–10—Thirteen-year-old Stewart and 14-year-old Ashley could not be more different. Stewart is a quirky, gifted intellectual who is coping with the loss of his mother, while Ashley is a popular fashionista still reeling from her parents' divorce—brought about by her father's announcement that he is gay. When a serious relationship develops between Stewart's father and Ashley's mother, the two teens find themselves living under the same roof. By turns humorous and heartbreaking, the story is told in alternating chapters narrated by both protagonists. In comparison to Stewart, Ashley is somewhat underdeveloped, but the contrast between the two characters makes for a compelling read, particularly as they begin to challenge and influence each other. Their overlapping journeys will leave readers with much to think about, as Nielsen unflinchingly tackles issues such as bullying, bigotry, and tolerance; the true nature of friendship; and what it means to be a family. The book will appeal to fans of R.J. Palacio's Wonder (Random, 2012) and Jo Knowles's See You at Harry's(Candlewick, 2012). VERDICT This work of realistic fiction should find a place in most libraries serving teens.—Lauren Strohecker, McKinley Elementary School, Abington School District, PA
Review "This savvy, insightful take on the modern family makes for nearly nonstop laughs."—Kirkus Reviews starred review
About the Author Susin Nielsen got her start feeding cast and crew on the popular television series Degrassi Junior High. They hated her food, but they saw a spark in her writing. Nielsen went on to pen sixteen episodes of the hit TV show. Since then, Nielsen has written for many Canadian TV series. Nielsen’s first two young adult novels, Word Nerd and Dear George Clooney: Please Marry My Mom, won critical acclaim and multiple young readers’ choice awards. The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen won the prestigious Governor General’s Literary Award and the Canadian Library Association’s Children’s Book of the Year. She lives in Vancouver with her family and two extremely destructive cats.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. We Are All Made of Molecules has the complexity that I have been searching for in YA lit By Kris 4.5 starsWe Are All Made of Molecules is a YA novel that I've been waiting for. The plot is focused and relatable, and the characters clearly mature over the course of the novel. Most importantly, We Are All Made of Molecules has a strong message for readers. While reading is something that I enjoy, I also want to learn something from the books that I read. It can be a moral lesson, or it can be something as simple as a character learning some truth about life and / or standing up to his or her fears. We get all of these in Susin Nielsen's latest novel.The writing is simple, much more so than I would have expected in a novel that contains some mature content. While I generally like novels with more complexity, the simplistic language and straightforward narration are powerful tools that bare the characters' lives to the reader. There aren't any extraneous details that distract from the main plot points. Furthermore, We Are All Made of Molecules is a novel that can be easily finished in one sitting. Nothing should distract from the story except an emergency.As you might have guessed from the synopsis, the story is told from the alternating POVs of Stewart and Ashley.While it was interesting to see their different opinions on certain topics and to see what goes on behind the scenes in each character's lives, I found much more depth overall in Stewart's perspective. For much of the novel, Ashley is a shallow, fashion-crazy, boy-obsessed girl who is overly concerned with the social ladder and where she stands on it. While we do learn things from her that we can't get with Stewart, who is bad at reading social cues, I enjoyed reading from Stewart's perspective so much more. He makes nerd jokes (something I love but rarely see in YA lit), he's funny, and he's interesting. Ashley's POV doesn't contribute enough that I feel like it is essential to the story's message. She does become more likable at the end; at the same time, it isn't until the end that I really appreciated her character. Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver presents a more complex character in Samantha, who is also an "It" girl that matures into a more sensitive and caring person.That said, what Ashley's POV does contribute to the plot is that her story intertwines with Stewart's story to show the different facets of high school life. Ashley may just be a girl who is concerned with the social hierarchy, but she is also a bully who has made fun of others and stepped on them in order to climb to the top of the social ladder. Stewart is a boy lacks social awareness and has been bullied as a result. While I wasn't particularly fond of Ashley's POV, I like how the alternating POVs weaves together the lives of the bullies and the bullied, the "haves" and the "have-nots," to reveal the absurdity of categorizing peoples' values based on where they stand on the social ladder. Whereas Ashley considered herself to be at the top of the ladder, her relationship with her "friends" is a facsimile built on what she imagines to be the prefect life. In the end, Stewart, who stays true to himself and presents himself as he is to others, proves that true happiness comes from making real connections with the people around you. In order to be happy, Ashley must become more like Stewart, and the two must work together to defeat the system that gives bullies the power to oppress others.Literary Value: I find We Are All Made of Molecules to be a novel with literary value because of the growth that the characters exhibit. Stewart and Ashley enter the novel with preconceptions about how their lives will go, and after their first meeting, they form superficial opinions about each other that will later prove false. They learn about the complexity of life and about the fallacy of judging people by appearances and initial impressions. There are important messages about respect and tolerance, family and friendship, bullying and the social hierarchy, what is really important in life and what it means to be a decent human being. The plot has the complexity that I have been searching for in YA lit.Mature Content: While the language is simple and more what I would expect from a middle-grade novel, I would not recommend this to younger readers because of the content. (Warning: potential spoilers follow.) Ashley belongs to the stereotypical "It" scene in high school. She and her friends lust after the hottest boy in their school, there is language and talk of girls' bodies in a boys' locker room scene, there is partying with alcohol involved, and there is an almost-rape scene. Stewart is bullied because of his brains and geeky appearance, and at several points he is afraid to go to school. There is also homophobia and discrimination against homosexuality by some persons.Overall: We Are All Made of Molecules is a novel that I believe young adults should read. It has complexity: Stewart and Ashley show true character growth, family and friends play important roles in their lives, and their story shows us what is really important in life.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful. I wish I'd read the reviews first By spellchecker I wish I'd read the reviews first! I have to say this is a heartwarming story. There are great lessons to be learned from this book and it's an easy fast read. That said I relied on the public library's staff review who said its a great middle school read.big mistake. This book contains content that is far too mature for a middle schooler. My 11 year old son enjoyed the book but after reading it myself, ( I usually pre read his books) I realized my mistake. I now find myself in a position where I have to have conversations with him about things that I didn't think he was ready for just yet. There's an almost rape scene and a locker room scenario where women are objectified. Gay bashing and hatered is prevalent. Though the end message is wonderful and heartwarming, the road to it is wrought with mature themes. Parents: read this book with your child and be prepared to discuss some heavy topics with them.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A Superb Arrangement of Molecules By P. Coccia I've read all of Susin Nielsen's middle school Young Adult novels and would recommend every one of them but "We Are All Made of Molecules" beats the others novels out as my favourite (albeit, by a very small margin as all Susin's novels are excellent). The molecules used to create this work are truly tremendous in Susin Nielsen's arrangement of them. You may even find yourself clutching this book fondly to yourself while taking deep breaths (just a suggestion for a way to enjoy it as well as by reading it).Susin Nielsen, Governor General Award Winner for "The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen, has an admirable ability to write books that are not only appealing to a general audience but also has a lot of appeal for pre-teen and teen male readers. Somehow, she has the magic to crack what can be a very tough reading nut! "Molecules" is no different in sharing this appeal."We Are All Made of Molecules" is told in first person, alternating viewpoints - Stewart, a child genius who a year and a half ago lost his mother to cancer; and Ashley, the popular and often mean girl who has an innate understanding of the precarious of her position on top of the social hierarchy and whose parents have separated when her father realized he is gay. Ashley first appeared in "Dear George Clooney, Please Marry My Mom" as a secondary character but is transformed into a unique, well-rounded and interesting protagonist. When Stewart's father and Ashley's mother begin a romantic relationship and move in with one another, the genius and the queen bee are forced into living together by their respective parents in a small house with an even smaller house in the backyard housing Ashley's father.Stewart is thoughtful, intelligent, likeable and innocent. He is small for his age and younger than his classmates due to being skipped ahead. His character has a lot of appeal due to his sweetness. Without giving away too much, Stewart understands science in a way in which he is desperately trying to keep his mother alive in his changing, new life both on an emotional level but also a molecular one. Stewart also has a cat named Schroedinger who helped fill some of the void his mother's death left and Stewart sees his father's new relationship with Ashley's mom as a way for his father to sometimes feel less of the same loss because of having someone/thing to fill part of the void.Ashley also sees herself as having suffered a loss, the loss of her family unit and also, in some ways, of the father she thought she knew. While Ashley claims she is ok with gay people, she doesn't want anyone finding out about her father as it could reflect on her and her social standing. Ashley occupies an interesting and unique position in writing as she is a typical queen bee mean girl but Susin Nielsen undercuts this with humour (such as Ashley's malapropisms) and by giving an insight into Ashley's world of popularity and her insecurities within that world. Although Ashley is undoubtedly mean, she is also incredibly appealing to readers as she is filled with contradictions - she is vapid at times and thoughtful at others; concerned with appearances and self-centred, yet also able to recognize larger issues around her and manipulate social cues. She is at once very real in her strengths and vulnerabilities. The fact that Ashley was a character of contradictions and that Susin Nielsen never hid Ashley's bad qualities but tempered them so well, made her a character that could not only be related to but also liked. I also found myself nervous of certain situations Ashley became involved in and rooting for her on more than one occasion. To pull off making the mean girl sympathetic and likeable is testament to Susin's abilities.Both Stewart and Ashley are dealing with their changing landscapes on a family level, but also at school where the new boy, Jared has taken an interest in Stewart because of his oddity and Ashley because of her attractiveness. Jared plays nice with Stewart to get closer to Ashley but while Ashley's maliciousness has redemption attached to it, that isn't so clear with Jared.In reading this novel, I was moved both to laughter (often because Stewart and Ashley lack total self-awareness and so the reader is able to laugh alongside them) and also moved on a more emotional level. Stewart's loss of his mother is endearing and touches an emotional core for readers and could be a very useful story for those who have survived the death of someone close to them. Ashley's struggle is also just as endearing and touching, if not nerve-wracking at points, as her social world is so precarious and Ashley knows this better than those around her. Ashley's choices which sustain her social standing, while not always admirable, are understandable and follow their own logic in keeping her on the top of the social ladder and left this reader invested in and concerned for Ashley's well-being.As I stated, this is my current favourite of Susin Nielsen's middle grade young adult novels (which include: "Word Nerd", "Dear George Clooney, Please Marry My Mom" and "The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen"). I will not only recommend this novel but will also be gifting it to others. The handling of characters as well as the appeal of Susin's portrayal of scientific fact which is able to hit to an emotional core in this work is worth reading and thinking about as the skill needed to properly temper these potentially conflicting items is truly admirable. Susin Nielsen has her characters reappear/cross-over/make cameos in her other works and it will be with eager anticipation that I wait for her next novel with the hopes that Ashley and Stewart will make an appearance and, even if only momentarily, continue their story.
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