![]() ![]() ![]() She beautifully portrays how characters deal with complex issues like grief and teen pregnancy ( How to Save a Life), the repercussions of early sexuality ( Story of a Girl), and a history of abuse and bullying ( Sweethearts). Sara Zarr is an excellent storyteller when it comes to adolescent girl protagonists going through gut-wrenching, life-changing challenges. This is a story about family dynamics, inspiring teachers, and extraordinary talents. There's no adolescent romance in the book, but Lucy has overwhelming crushes on two different older men, and in one case it's somewhat reciprocated, although physically nothing more than intense hugs, a cheek kiss, and other brief shoulder and hand touches take place. Specific brands aren't mentioned or glamorized, but everything the family owns is expensive, custom-made, or antique. Although Lucy deals with universal themes like loss, grief, and family expectations, most kids won't be able to relate to the main character's life of luxury and cultural elitism. In a departure from Zarr's previous books, which deal with a host of difficult adolescent issues, Lucy focuses on a piano prodigy who's born into a fabulously wealthy San Francisco family. ![]() ![]() Parents need to know that The Lucy Variations is a realistic novel by award-winning author Sara Zarr that includes a couple of crushes on older men by a teenage girl. ![]()
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