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This is teenager novel written from the perspective of a girl, Melinda, in grade nine. Throughout the book, it alludes to a horrible event that happened during the summer before starting high school. All of her peers blame Melinda for the outcome, and all of a sudden Melinda is ostracized and finds herself without any friends. By the end of the book (and the end of grade nine), the truth comes out.
Great Read!
I read this book as part of a book challenge about banned book.
It is sad that novels like this are taken out of school systems when it is such an important topic. I really couldn't put it down. I have had this book on my TBR list for the longest time and I am glad I have finally read it, it was one of the books I wish I would have read a long time ago.
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I read this book as part of a book challenge about banned book.
It is sad that novels like this are taken out of school systems when it is such an important topic. I really couldn't put it down. I have had this book on my TBR list for the longest time and I am glad I have finally read it, it was one of the books I wish I would have read a long time ago.
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I enjoyed this book and the impact it left on me.
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WOW! I just finished listening to Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson and it was wonderful! I loved Melinda's voice: she is funny and authentic with her circumstances in life, particularly as a freshman in high school. It reminded me again of how, if given a life do-over, I would not choose the high school years. Great listen!!
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3.5 stars
The subject matter (teen rape) is very serious and is handled well by this master YA author.
Unfortunately, I think my reading experience was tainted by real world stress.
LHA is a talented author and tackles a wide range of subjects from serious to light. She has yet to misstep for me so my recommendation is: You can't go wrong reading anything of LHA's. ...more
The subject matter (teen rape) is very serious and is handled well by this master YA author.
Unfortunately, I think my reading experience was tainted by real world stress.
LHA is a talented author and tackles a wide range of subjects from serious to light. She has yet to misstep for me so my recommendation is: You can't go wrong reading anything of LHA's. ...more
I really like this book. It is very sad and uplifting how the many charter grows up in it to speak up for her self and her rights.
I read this in one sitting. It was gut-wrenching and I would recommend this to anyone, especially teens. So moving!
Jul 14, 2013
Bryanna
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Arielle Vanessa
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Shilpa
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Sep 21, 2014
Linda Branich
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May 28, 2015
Chrystal
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Jun 09, 2016
Michelle Wood Kindell
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May 11, 2019
Cassi (The Paperback Princess Reviews)
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