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Laurie Halse Anderson

Start date: October 1, 2012

Finish date: October 31, 2012

Discussion: Stand Alone

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Feb 11, 2013 Maria Andreu rated it it was amazing

Shelves: young-adult

Subtle, savvy, restrained, deep and powerful, this book about coping with sexual assault is a must-read. Like all good literature, it says more by saying less.

The main character was perhaps one of my favorites in a long time. She's mad, she's hurt, but she doesn't feel sorry for herself.

This is the book which I credit with reintroducing me to the young adult genre. (It's been a long time since my Judy Blume days!). My middle school daughter wanted to read it, but I felt that the subject matter ...more

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Mar 21, 2010 Kaitlin rated it liked it

Wasn't the greatest book in the world, but if you're looking for a quick easy ready that keeps you interested and you remember the trials and tribulations of high school, this book might be for you.

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