Speak (Mature Teen)
By Laurie Halse Anderson
Melinda is a struggling freshman trying to fit in,
but students have turned against her, treating her as an outcast for calling
the police during a summer party. Melinda has lost her voice and wants to speak
out, to tell her story. What happened the night she called the police and will
she find her voice again?
Genre:
Contemporary Setting, Serious Societal Issues,
Philosophical Issues
Why this is a Good Book For Teenage Girls
When Melinda Sordino's friends
discover she called the police to quiet a party, they ostracize her, turning her
into an outcast -- even among kids she barely knows. But even worse than the
harsh conformity of high-school cliques is a secret that you have to
hide.
About the Author
Laurie Halse Anderson lives in upstate New York.
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