We Are All Made of Molecules, Susin Nielsen
We Are All Made of Molecules, Susin Nielsen
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We Are All Made of Molecules

Author: Susin Nielsen

Narrator: Jorjeana Marie, Jesse Bernstein

Unabridged: 5 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/12/2015


Synopsis

 *"This savvy, insightful take on the modern family makes for nearly nonstop laughs."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred

Stewart, 13: Socially clueless genius.
Ashley, 14: Popular with everyone but her teachers
 
Ashley's and Stewart's worlds collide when Stewart and his dad move in with Ashley and her mom. The Brady Bunch it isn't. Stewart is trying to be 89.9 percent happy about it--he's always wanted a sister. But Ashley is 110 percent horrified. She already has to hide the real reason her dad moved out; “Spewart” could further threaten her position at the top of the social ladder.
 
They're complete opposites, but they have one thing in common: they—like everyone else—are made of molecules.

In this hilarious and deeply moving story, award-winning author Susin Nielsen has created two narrators who will steal your heart and make you laugh out loud.
 
Praise 
NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People
Nominated for the George Peach Book Award for Teen Readers
Nominated to the Pacific Northwest Young Reader’s Choice Award
Texas Lone Star Reading List

"A laugh-out-loud story of two teens learning to adjust to unusual family life that neither expected...Everyone from teenagers to adults will enjoy this story of ups and downs, laughter and tears, and the healing power of love."--VOYA

*"Drama, humour, poignancy, and suspense are rarely found in such perfect proportions..some truly funny writing...stellar, top notch stuff."—Quill & Quire, Starred
 
What Other Authors Are Saying
“Susin Nielsen is one of the best writers working today. In We Are All Made of Molecules, her astonishing ability to combine insight, tenderness, poignancy, and uproarious humor is in full flower. Susin Nielsen is a genius, and kids and adults alike will adore this book.” —Susan Juby, author of The Truth Commission
 
  “What a skilled, gifted writer Susin is!…There’s so much to love about this story . . . but what grabbed me the most is the humor.”  —Christopher Paul Curtis, Newbery Medal–winning author of Bud, Not Buddy and The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963

About The Author

Susin Nielsen got her start feeding cast and crew on the popular television series Degrassi Junior High. They hated her food, but they saw a spark in her writing. Nielsen went on to pen sixteen episodes of the hit TV show. Since then, Nielsen has written for many Canadian TV series. Nielsen’s first two young adult novels, Word Nerd and Dear George Clooney: Please Marry My Mom, won critical acclaim and multiple young readers’ choice awards. The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen won the prestigious Governor General’s Literary Award and the Canadian Library Association’s Children’s Book of the Year. She lives in Vancouver with her family and two extremely destructive cats.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Ruby on June 19, 2021

This was very light, but also intensely enjoyable and one I would recommend regardless of age. I love that the narrative fluctuates between two utterly different characters -- and I just love the character development of Stewart! It's worth a read just for him.......more

Goodreads review by Emily May on September 09, 2016

We Are All Made of Molecules is a quick read with some interesting themes: bringing families together, grief and loss, Dads "coming out" and children having to deal with that... But, sadly, it never quite lives up to its interesting premise. The blurb on the hardcover copy promises a book that is "hi......more

Goodreads review by Wendy Darling on February 04, 2016

2.5 stars Love the narrative voice, and the idea of a book about blending a family (including the girl's recently out father and his new boyfriend). There are a few sweet moments, and some touching, if brief, memories of a mom who has passed away. But Stewart seems really young--so much so that this......more

Goodreads review by Giselle on November 27, 2016

A finished unsolicited copy was provided by the publisher for review. Stewart and Ashley are step-siblings and each one has to learn how to accept one another in their life. Stewart is intelligent and loves school while Ashley is the most popular girl of grade nine. When times are tough, they end up......more

Goodreads review by Simona on October 14, 2017

Recenzie: [URL not allowed] Aş vrea să găsesc un termen potrivit pentru a descrie ce am simțit citind „Cu toții suntem făcuți din molecule”, însă nu cred că există. Mi-a amintit de „Îți voi dărui soarele”, un alt roman pe care l-am adorat. La prima vedere, pare doar un roman pentru adolescenți, da......more


Quotes

"This savvy, insightful take on the modern family makes for nearly nonstop laughs."
Kirkus Reviews starred review