| Author | Matt de la Pena |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Drama, Crime |
| Publisher | Random House Inc. |
Publication date | 5 October 2009 |
| Media type | book |
| Pages | 368 (Hardback) |
We Were Here is a 2009 young adult novel by Matt de la Peña. It follows the story of Miguel, a teenager who rebels against the law. We Were Here was recognized as an ALA-YALSA Best Book for Young Adults, an ALA-SALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, and a Junior Library Guild Selection. It was also featured in the 2010 NYC Public Library Stuff for the Teenage list.[1]
Reception
We Were Here received mostly positive reviews. Publishers Weekly said it was "furiously paced" and described the book as "gripping" with "raw yet reflective journal entries."[2] The journal also praised its "inverse authenticity."[2] One reviewer, Hazel Rochman, noted the theme: "The riveting climax shows without heavy message that the hero's journey is a search for himself."[3]
References
- ↑ de la Peña, Matt. "Bio". MattdelaPena.com. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
- 1 2 Publishers Weekly. "We Were Here". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
- ↑ Rochman, Hazel. "We Were Here". Booklist. Retrieved 12 March 2013.