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We Were Here (novel)

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

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]

Reception

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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

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