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Jennette McCurdy's 'Half His Age' Explores Female Rage

1/21/2026

Summary

McCurdy's Novel Launch

Jennette McCurdy's debut novel 'Half His Age' released January 20, 2026, with critics praising its humor.
The story follows 17-year-old Waldo and her relationship with her older teacher, Mr. Korgy, in an Alaska trailer park.
McCurdy emphasizes themes of female rage and the emotional turmoil stemming from age-gap dynamics and online shopping addiction.
McCurdy aims to maintain creative control over adaptations and has completed a screenplay for the novel.

Summary

McCurdy's Creative Journey

Jennette McCurdy, former child star and author of I'm Glad My Mom Died, reflects on her life from Southern California.
Her memoir has become a commercial success, while Apple TV adapts it into a series.
She will publish her debut novel, Half His Age, about a teenage girl's affair with her teacher and female anger, and she says writing the book helped her process unaddressed feelings.

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McCurdy's Novel Launch

Jennette McCurdy's debut novel 'Half His Age' released January 20, 2026, with critics praising its humor.
The story follows 17-year-old Waldo and her relationship with her older teacher, Mr. Korgy, in an Alaska trailer park.
McCurdy emphasizes themes of female rage and the emotional turmoil stemming from age-gap dynamics and online shopping addiction.
McCurdy aims to maintain creative control over adaptations and has completed a screenplay for the novel.

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