'Quaking' by Kathryn Erskine follows the story of Matt, a teenage girl with a troubled past who finds herself living with a Quaker family. Through her interactions with the family and her experiences at a new school, Matt learns to respect the pacifist views of the Quakers and begins to adapt to her new environment. The novel delves into themes of peace, tolerance, and the struggles of fitting in, all while exploring the emotional journey of a young girl trying to find her true self amidst past hurts and hardships.
Erskine skillfully weaves a narrative filled with conflict, emotion, and a blend of sad, heartwarming, suspenseful, and funny moments. provides insights into the Quaker religion, portraying the challenges faced by pacifists in a violent world. Despite occasional slips into melodrama, Erskine effectively balances drama with lighthearted scenes, creating a well-paced story that engages readers with its interesting characters and thought-provoking themes.
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Content warnings include themes of abuse, trauma, mental health challenges, and depictions of violence and societal conflict.
From The Publisher:
Goth girl Matt lives her life by simple rules: Stay under the radar, never go by Matilda (only Matt), and don't let anyone get too close. But everything changes when she moves in with a peaceful Quaker family in Pennsylvania. As the country fights a war in the Middle East, Matt fights her own personal war, battling bullies of her past and present and fighting to stand up for her belief in peace. Then violence erupts in town, and Matt finds that she will need to fight even harder to save the family she is starting to love.
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