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Echo

Francesca Lia Block

Ages 14–18

Readers rate it 3.3 (18 on Hardcover)

224 pages · Released Aug 6, 2002

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Echo parent’s guide: what’s inside

Medium confidence

LGBTQ+ themes

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A note for parents

Echo is a lyrical young adult novel exploring a teenager's search for identity and belonging in Los Angeles. The story addresses themes of neglect, family dysfunction, and Echo's attempts to find validation through various relationships, which includes some sexual content and substance references. While the book offers messages about self-worth and connection, parental awareness of mature themes around emotional vulnerability and physical intimacy is important for younger teens.

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From the publisher

Jealous of her perfect mother and ignored by her artist father, Echo seeks attention and healing from a variety of people living in beautiful Los Angeles. Reprint. Jealous of her perfect mother and ignored by her artist father, Echo seeks attention and healing from a variety of people living in beautiful Los Angeles. Reprint.

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  • Juvenile Fiction
  • Young Adult Fiction
  • LGBTQ
  • Young Adult
  • Fantasy
  • Fiction
  • New York Times reviewed
  • Children's fiction
  • Love, fiction
  • Fiction, general
  • Teenage girls
  • Families

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ISBN 9780064407441 · HarperTeen

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