Eleanor & Park: Exclusive Collector's Edition (Signed)

Rainbow Rowell's "Eleanor & Park" is a poignant young adult novel set in 1986-1987 Omaha, Nebraska, following the dual narratives of 16-year-old Eleanor and Park. Eleanor, a chubby, red-haired misfit, endures severe domestic and child abuse at home and relentless bullying at school. Park, a biracial Korean-American boy, struggles with his identity and insecurities despite a loving family. Their connection, forged over shared interests in comics and music on the school bus, blossoms into a tender first love that offers Eleanor a vital escape and Park a sense of purpose. The book sensitively portrays the harsh realities of abuse, poverty, and prejudice, juxtaposed with the intense, hopeful experience of young love. Parents should be aware of prominent themes of domestic violence, child neglect, bullying, and mature language.