Pictures of Adam

by Myron Levoy

Overview

Fourteen-year-old Adam seems strange to Lisa; he claims to be an alien from planet Vega-X. When Adam invites Lisa to his mountaintop home to see the space capsule that brought him to earth, Lisa is intrigued. A budding photojournalist, Lisa sees beauty in his ramshackle cabin and his family’s primitive way of life. Their odd friendship grows into love, but Adam’s painful past, and his need to escape from reality, challenges their relationship.

Reviews:

“Strong, vivid characters combined with humor and poignancy create an unforgettable love story, to be read and re-read.” —Publishers Weekly

“A haunting portrait of human nature.”—The Horn Book, starred review

“The relationship between the young people is compelling.”—School Library Journal

Product Details

BN ID:	2940012178534
Publisher:	A. J. Cornell Publications
Publication date:	03/04/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	218
File size:	99 KB

About the Author

Myron Levoy was born and raised in New York City, where many of his stories take place. His young adult novels frequently depict outsiders—often with humor—searching for identity and connections, with growing insight into their true selves. Works include “Alan and Naomi,” “A Shadow Like a Leopard,” “Three Friends,” “Pictures of Adam,” and “Kelly ’n’ Me.”