Zindel, Paul

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Description: Not only famous as a Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, American Paul Zindel is also known for his edgy early novels of teen love, parental and peer pressures, and absent or abusive parents. Zindel novels often included controversial topics like contraception and abortion. Some writing is based on his own life or his scientific training. Later novels for middle grade and teen readers blend science fiction, mystery and horror and often deal with scary monsters and mysterious happenings. Wacky titles, fast paced dialogue, short chapters, and action adventures fill these tales. Start with: The Pigman (realistic), The Scream Museum (mystery)

Description: Not only famous as a Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, American Paul Zindel is also known for his edgy early novels of teen love, parental and peer pressures, and absent or abusive parents. Zindel novels often included controversial topics like contraception and abortion. Some writing is based on his own life or his scientific training. Later novels for middle grade and teen readers blend science fiction, mystery and horror and often deal with scary monsters and mysterious happenings. Wacky titles, fast paced dialogue, short chapters, and action adventures fill these tales. Start with: The Pigman (realistic), The Scream Museum (mystery)