Yellow Mini
Yellow Mini
By: Lori Wever
Main characters: In this poetic novel written in verse and told through the perspective of five teenagers, we enter their lives as they struggle through the hard times of high school.
Mark- a handsome teenage boy of Iraqi origin with dark features. He is a popular and bright kid. After his father’s death, he loses himself and buys a yellow mini in which he spends most of his time with his girlfriend Stacey trying to run away from his insecurities.
Stacey- A former geek who jumps up the social ladder after changing her image in order to become popular. She finds a new, preppier look and joins the cool crew with Mark by her side. Although she has potential, she is too focused on her popularity which leads to a drug and alcohol abuse. She throws away her life as she rides in Mark’s yellow mini with him at all hours of the night.
Annabelle- Annabelle is a kind girl with thick brown hair, pale skin and bright green eyes. She was raised by her mother when she was 17 years old. She has a passion for protesting and making a difference in the world. She and Mary were best friends with Stacey before she became popular.
Mary- Mary is an awfully shy girl with a remarkable talent for playing the piano. She is somewhat pretty but lacks the confidence to show her inner and outer beauty to the world.
Christopher- A nerdy, socially awkward, boy with an acne problem and a thin figure who loves astronomy and is dating Annabelle.Together they stand side by side while they fight for what is right.
Setting:This story takes place in a modern day period in an unspecified city. However, the majority of the story is being told in an average high school atmosphere as the teenagers face the same social and academic problems that us students face presently.
Conflict: The conflict of this story which is teens struggling to find their own identity through the hard times of high school can be interpreted in several ways. For example, some might believe
By: Lori Wever
Main characters: In this poetic novel written in verse and told through the perspective of five teenagers, we enter their lives as they struggle through the hard times of high school.
Mark- a handsome teenage boy of Iraqi origin with dark features. He is a popular and bright kid. After his father’s death, he loses himself and buys a yellow mini in which he spends most of his time with his girlfriend Stacey trying to run away from his insecurities.
Stacey- A former geek who jumps up the social ladder after changing her image in order to become popular. She finds a new, preppier look and joins the cool crew with Mark by her side. Although she has potential, she is too focused on her popularity which leads to a drug and alcohol abuse. She throws away her life as she rides in Mark’s yellow mini with him at all hours of the night.
Annabelle- Annabelle is a kind girl with thick brown hair, pale skin and bright green eyes. She was raised by her mother when she was 17 years old. She has a passion for protesting and making a difference in the world. She and Mary were best friends with Stacey before she became popular.
Mary- Mary is an awfully shy girl with a remarkable talent for playing the piano. She is somewhat pretty but lacks the confidence to show her inner and outer beauty to the world.
Christopher- A nerdy, socially awkward, boy with an acne problem and a thin figure who loves astronomy and is dating Annabelle.Together they stand side by side while they fight for what is right.
Setting:This story takes place in a modern day period in an unspecified city. However, the majority of the story is being told in an average high school atmosphere as the teenagers face the same social and academic problems that us students face presently.
Conflict: The conflict of this story which is teens struggling to find their own identity through the hard times of high school can be interpreted in several ways. For example, some might believe