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Speak - Paperback By Anderson, Laurie Halse - GOOD
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- ISBN
- 0312674392
- Book Title
- Speak : (National Book Award Finalist)
- Item Length
- 8.2in
- Publisher
- Square Fish
- Publication Year
- 2011
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.6in
- Genre
- Young Adult Fiction, Juvenile Fiction
- Topic
- School & Education, General, Girls & Women, Social Themes / Sexual Abuse, Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, Social Themes / General (See Also Headings under Family), Social Themes / Violence
- Item Width
- 5.5in
- Item Weight
- 7.4 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 224 Pages
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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. Speak was a 1999 National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature.
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Publisher
Square Fish
ISBN-10
0312674392
ISBN-13
9780312674397
eBay Product ID (ePID)
23038269583
Product Key Features
Book Title
Speak : (National Book Award Finalist)
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
School & Education, General, Girls & Women, Social Themes / Sexual Abuse, Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, Social Themes / General (See Also Headings under Family), Social Themes / Violence
Publication Year
2011
Genre
Young Adult Fiction, Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.2in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
7.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
Grade from
Seventh Grade
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Twelfth Grade
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One of TIME Magazine's Best YA Books of All Time One of Cosmopolitan Magazine's 125 Best YA Books Everyone Should Read, Regardless of Age "In a stunning first novel, Anderson uses keen observations and vivid imagery to pull readers into the head of an isolated teenager. . . . Yet Anderson infuses the narrative with a wit that sustains the heroine through her pain and holds readers' empathy. . . . But the book's overall gritty realism and Melinda's hard-won metamorphosis will leave readers touched and inspired." -- Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "An uncannily funny book even as it plumbs the darkness, Speak will hold readers from first word to last." -- The Horn Book, Starred Review "A frightening and sobering look at the cruelty and viciousness that pervade much of contemporary high school life, as real as today's headlines. . . . The plot is gripping and the characters are powerfully drawn . . . a novel that will be hard for readers to forget." -- Kirkus Reviews, Pointer Review "Melinda's pain is palpable, and readers will totally empathize with her. This is a compelling book, with sharp, crisp writing that draws readers in, engulfing them in the story." -- School Library Journal "A story told with acute insight, acid wit, and affecting prose." -- Library Journal "Melinda's voice is distinct, unusual, and very real as she recounts her past and present experiences in bitterly ironic, occasionally even amusing vignettes. . . . Melinda's sarcastic wit, honesty, and courage make her a memorable character whose ultimate triumph will inspire and empower readers." -- Booklist, In a stunning first novel, Anderson uses keen observations and vivid imagery to pull readers into the head of an isolated teenager. . . . Yet Anderson infuses the narrative with a wit that sustains the heroine through her pain and holds readers' empathy. . . . But the book's overall gritty realism and Melinda's hard-won metamorphosis will leave readers touched and inspired., "In a stunning first novel, Anderson uses keen observations and vivid imagery to pull readers into the head of an isolated teenager.... Yet Anderson infuses the narrative with a wit that sustains the heroine through her pain and holds readers' empathy.... But the book's overall gritty realism and Melinda's hard-won metamorphosis will leave readers touched and inspired."-Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "An uncannily funny book even as it plumbs the darkness, Speakwill hold readers from first word to last."-The Horn Book, Starred Review "A frightening and sobering look at the cruelty and viciousness that pervade much of contemporary high school life, as real as today's headlines.... The plot is gripping and the characters are powerfully drawn... a novel that will be hard for readers to forget."-Kirkus Reviews, Pointer Review "Melinda's pain is palpable, and readers will totally empathize with her. This is a compelling book, with sharp, crisp writing that draws readers in, engulfing them in the story."-School Library Journal "A story told with acute insight, acid wit, and affecting prose."-Library Journal "Melinda's voice is distinct, unusual, and very real as she recounts her past and present experiences in bitterly ironic, occasionally even amusing vignettes.... Melinda's sarcastic wit, honesty, and courage make her a memorable character whose ultimate triumph will inspire and empower readers."-Booklist A Michal L. Printz Honor Book A National Book Award Finalist An Edgar Allan Poe Award Finalist A Los Angeles TimesBook Prize Finalist Winner of the SCBWI Golden Kite Award An ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults An ALA Quick Pick A Publishers WeeklyBest Book of the Year A BooklistTop Ten First Novel A BCCB Blue Ribbon Book A School Library JournalBest Book of the Year A Horn BookFanfare Title A New York TimesBestseller A Publishers WeeklyBestseller, New York Times Bestseller National Book Award Finalist For Young People's Literature Michael L. Printz Honor Book Publisher Weekly Bestseller Edgar Allan Poe Award Finalist Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist BCCB Blue Ribbon Award Winner A TIME Magazine Best YA Book Of All Time A Cosmopolitan Magazine Best Ya Books Everyone Should Read, Regardless Of Age An ALA Top Ten Best Book For Young Adults Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year School Library Journal Best Book of the Year California Young Reader Medal Golden Kite Award Winner Booklist Editors' Choice for Youth ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adults PA Carolyn W. Field Award Winner Kentucky Bluegrass Award "In a stunning first novel, Anderson uses keen observations and vivid imagery to pull readers into the head of an isolated teenager. . . . Yet Anderson infuses the narrative with a wit that sustains the heroine through her pain and holds readers' empathy. . . . But the book's overall gritty realism and Melinda's hard-won metamorphosis will leave readers touched and inspired." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "An uncannily funny book even as it plumbs the darkness, Speak will hold readers from first word to last." -- The Horn Book , Starred Review "A frightening and sobering look at the cruelty and viciousness that pervade much of contemporary high school life, as real as today's headlines. . . . The plot is gripping and the characters are powerfully drawn . . . a novel that will be hard for readers to forget." -- Kirkus Reviews , Pointer Review "Melinda's pain is palpable, and readers will totally empathize with her. This is a compelling book, with sharp, crisp writing that draws readers in, engulfing them in the story." -- School Library Journal "A story told with acute insight, acid wit, and affecting prose." -- Library Journal "Melinda's voice is distinct, unusual, and very real as she recounts her past and present experiences in bitterly ironic, occasionally even amusing vignettes. . . . Melinda's sarcastic wit, honesty, and courage make her a memorable character whose ultimate triumph will inspire and empower readers." -- Booklist, A New York Times Bestseller A National Book Award Finalist For Young People's Literature A Michael L. Printz Honor Book A Publisher Weekly Bestseller An Edgar Allan Poe Award Finalist A Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist BCCB Blue Ribbon Award Winner A TIME Magazine Best YA Book Of All Time A Cosmopolitan Magazine Best Ya Books Everyone Should Read, Regardless Of Age An ALA Top Ten Best Book For Young Adults A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year California Young Reader Medal Golden Kite Award Winner A Booklist Editors' Choice for Youth ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adults PA Carolyn W. Field Award Winner Kentucky Bluegrass Award "In a stunning first novel, Anderson uses keen observations and vivid imagery to pull readers into the head of an isolated teenager. . . . Yet Anderson infuses the narrative with a wit that sustains the heroine through her pain and holds readers' empathy. . . . But the book's overall gritty realism and Melinda's hard-won metamorphosis will leave readers touched and inspired." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "An uncannily funny book even as it plumbs the darkness, Speak will hold readers from first word to last." -- The Horn Book , Starred Review "A frightening and sobering look at the cruelty and viciousness that pervade much of contemporary high school life, as real as today's headlines. . . . The plot is gripping and the characters are powerfully drawn . . . a novel that will be hard for readers to forget." -- Kirkus Reviews , Pointer Review "Melinda's pain is palpable, and readers will totally empathize with her. This is a compelling book, with sharp, crisp writing that draws readers in, engulfing them in the story." -- School Library Journal "A story told with acute insight, acid wit, and affecting prose." -- Library Journal "Melinda's voice is distinct, unusual, and very real as she recounts her past and present experiences in bitterly ironic, occasionally even amusing vignettes. . . . Melinda's sarcastic wit, honesty, and courage make her a memorable character whose ultimate triumph will inspire and empower readers." -- Booklist, A National Book Award Finalist A Michael L. Printz Honor Book An Edgar Allan Poe Award Finalist A Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist Winner of the SCBWI Golden Kite Award An ALA Quick Pick and Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Booklist Top Ten First Novel A BCCB Blue Ribbon Book A Horn Book Fanfare Title Winner of eight state book awards, Finalist for eleven, An uncannily funny book even as it plumbs the darkness, Speak will hold readers from first word to last., Melinda's voice is distinct, unusual, and very real as she recounts her past and present experiences in bitterly ironic, occasionally even amusing vignettes. . . . Melinda's sarcastic wit, honesty, and courage make her a memorable character whose ultimate triumph will inspire and empower readers., "In a stunning first novel, Anderson uses keen observations and vivid imagery to pull readers into the head of an isolated teenager. . . . Yet Anderson infuses the narrative with a wit that sustains the heroine through her pain and holds readers' empathy. . . . But the book's overall gritty realism and Melinda's hard-won metamorphosis will leave readers touched and inspired." -- Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "An uncannily funny book even as it plumbs the darkness, Speak will hold readers from first word to last." -- The Horn Book, Starred Review "A frightening and sobering look at the cruelty and viciousness that pervade much of contemporary high school life, as real as today's headlines. . . . The plot is gripping and the characters are powerfully drawn . . . a novel that will be hard for readers to forget." -- Kirkus Reviews, Pointer Review "Melinda's pain is palpable, and readers will totally empathize with her. This is a compelling book, with sharp, crisp writing that draws readers in, engulfing them in the story." -- School Library Journal "A story told with acute insight, acid wit, and affecting prose." -- Library Journal "Melinda's voice is distinct, unusual, and very real as she recounts her past and present experiences in bitterly ironic, occasionally even amusing vignettes. . . . Melinda's sarcastic wit, honesty, and courage make her a memorable character whose ultimate triumph will inspire and empower readers." -- Booklist, One of TIME Magazine's Best YA Books of All Time "In a stunning first novel, Anderson uses keen observations and vivid imagery to pull readers into the head of an isolated teenager. . . . Yet Anderson infuses the narrative with a wit that sustains the heroine through her pain and holds readers' empathy. . . . But the book's overall gritty realism and Melinda's hard-won metamorphosis will leave readers touched and inspired." -- Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "An uncannily funny book even as it plumbs the darkness, Speak will hold readers from first word to last." -- The Horn Book, Starred Review "A frightening and sobering look at the cruelty and viciousness that pervade much of contemporary high school life, as real as today's headlines. . . . The plot is gripping and the characters are powerfully drawn . . . a novel that will be hard for readers to forget." -- Kirkus Reviews, Pointer Review "Melinda's pain is palpable, and readers will totally empathize with her. This is a compelling book, with sharp, crisp writing that draws readers in, engulfing them in the story." -- School Library Journal "A story told with acute insight, acid wit, and affecting prose." -- Library Journal "Melinda's voice is distinct, unusual, and very real as she recounts her past and present experiences in bitterly ironic, occasionally even amusing vignettes. . . . Melinda's sarcastic wit, honesty, and courage make her a memorable character whose ultimate triumph will inspire and empower readers." -- Booklist, Melinda's pain is palpable, and readers will totally empathize with her. This is a compelling book, with sharp, crisp writing that draws readers in, engulfing them in the story., "In a stunning first novel, Anderson uses keen observations and vivid imagery to pull readers into the head of an isolated teenager. . . . Yet Anderson infuses the narrative with a wit that sustains the heroine through her pain and holds readers' empathy. . . . But the book's overall gritty realism and Melinda's hard-won metamorphosis will leave readers touched and inspired."- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "An uncannily funny book even as it plumbs the darkness, Speak will hold readers from first word to last."- The Horn Book , Starred Review "A frightening and sobering look at the cruelty and viciousness that pervade much of contemporary high school life, as real as today's headlines. . . . The plot is gripping and the characters are powerfully drawn . . . a novel that will be hard for readers to forget."- Kirkus Reviews , Pointer Review "Melinda's pain is palpable, and readers will totally empathize with her. This is a compelling book, with sharp, crisp writing that draws readers in, engulfing them in the story."- School Library Journal "A story told with acute insight, acid wit, and affecting prose."- Library Journal "Melinda's voice is distinct, unusual, and very real as she recounts her past and present experiences in bitterly ironic, occasionally even amusing vignettes. . . . Melinda's sarcastic wit, honesty, and courage make her a memorable character whose ultimate triumph will inspire and empower readers."- Booklist A Michal L. Printz Honor Book A National Book Award Finalist An Edgar Allan Poe Award Finalist A Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist Winner of the SCBWI Golden Kite Award An ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults An ALA Quick Pick A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A Booklist Top Ten First Novel A BCCB Blue Ribbon Book A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Horn Book Fanfare Title A New York Times Bestseller A Publishers Weekly Bestseller, A frightening and sobering look at the cruelty and viciousness that pervade much of contemporary high school life, as real as today's headlines. . . . The plot is gripping and the characters are powerfully drawn . . . a novel that will be hard for readers to forget.
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