Category - Fiction / Young Adult
Format - Paperback
Condition - Excellent
Listed - 3 months ago
Views - 11
Wishes - 3
Ships From - North Dakota
Est. Publication Date - May 2011
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The first ten lies they tell you in high school. "Speak up for yourself—we want to know what you have to say." From the first moment of her freshman year at Merryweather High, Melinda knows this is a big fat lie, part of the nonsense of high school. She is friendless, outcast, because she busted an end-of-summer party by calling the cops, so now nobody will talk to her, let alone listen to her. As time passes, she becomes increasingly isolated and practically stops talking altogether. Only her art class offers any solace, and it is through her work on an art project that she is finally able to face what really happened at that terrible party: she was raped by an upperclassman, a guy who still attends Merryweather and is still a threat to her. Her healing process has just begun when she has another violent encounter with him. But this time Melinda fights back, refuses to be silent, and thereby achieves a measure of vindication. In Laurie Halse Anderson's powerful novel, an utterly believable heroine with a bitterly ironic voice delivers a blow to the hypocritical world of high school. She speaks for many a disenfranchised teenager while demonstrating the importance of speaking up for oneself.
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Speak
ISBN: 9780312674397
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The first ten lies they tell you in high school. "Speak up for yourself--we want to know what you have to say." From the first moment of her freshman year at Merryweather High, Melinda knows this is a...
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PangoBooks readers find this book to be an emotional and powerful read, often highlighting its well-written narrative and impactful storytelling. They appreciate how it accurately depicts the serious issue of sexual assault and its aftermath, making it a particularly important read for teens and young adults. Some readers offer trigger warnings due to its mature content but praise its authenticity and the valuable lessons it imparts. Overall, readers highly recommend it, especially for its ability to resonate with and teach young readers about difficult but relevant issues.