Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson (English) Paperback Book

Description: Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson A fiercely authentic, critically acclaimed and award-winning modern classic about a high school sexual assault. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A fiercely authentic, critically acclaimed and award-winning modern classic.Speak up for yourself - we want to know what you have to say.From my first day at Merryweather High, I know this is a lie.Nobody will even talk to me, let alone listen - all because I called the cops on an end-of-summer party.But if I could only tell everyone why I called the police that night...If I could explain what happened to me... If I could speak...Then everything might change.With the rise of women finding their voices and speaking out about sexual assault in the media, this should be on everyones radar... Powerful, necessary, and essential. - Kirkus Notes Reissue of Andersons bestselling teen novel, to tie in with her new book Twisted. With a brand new, striking jacket, its a powerful story concerning a hidden sexual assault. Ages: 11-16yrs. Author Biography Laurie Halse Anderson is the 2023 winner of the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.Laurie is also a New York Times-bestselling author, known for tackling tough subjects with humor and sensitivity. Her work has earned numerous awards and accolades. Laurie was the proud recipient of the 2009 Margaret A. Edwards Award given by YALSA division of the American Library Association for her significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature. Mother of four and wife of one, Laurie lives in Northern New York, where she likes to watch the snow fall as she writes. She and her husband, Scot, plus dogs Kezzie and Thor, and assorted chickens and other critters enjoy country living and time in the woods. When not writing or hanging out with her family, you can find Laurie training for marathons or rying to coax tomatoes out of the rocky soil in her backyard. You can follow her adventures on Twitter, , and on her blog, . Review A stunning first novel... Anderson infuses the narrative with a wit that sustains the heroine through her pain and holds readers empathy. The books overall gritty realism and Melindas hard-won metamorphosis will leave readers touched and inspired. - PUBLISHERS WEEKLYNails the high school experience cold. An uncannily funny book even as it plumbs the darkness, Speak will hold readers from first word to last. - THE HORN BOOKThe plot is gripping and the characters are powerfully drawn, but it is its raw and unvarnished look at the dynamics of the high school experience that makes this a novel that will be hard for readers to forget. - KIRKUS REVIEWSStrong and searching novels that cover very difficult scenarios...The humanity of the protagonist really shines through in the expert characterisation and writing, making these novels really challenge the readers empathy. I would strongly recommend these stark and thought provoking titles. - The Bookseller, 13th April 2001Anderson has produced an outstanding book which invites the readers admiration and empathy ... The power of Speak to evoke a positive response in spite of harrowing realism lies in Andersons poetic prose and witty first person narration. - BfK, July 2001Highly recommended. - THE SCOTSMAN Promotional A powerful novel with a believable, bitterly ironic teenage heroine, following her through her first year at high school, from outcast to acceptance. Long Description A fiercely authentic, critically acclaimed and award-winning modern classic. Speak up for yourself - we want to know what you have to say. From my first day at Merryweather High, I know this is a lie. Nobody will even talk to me, let alone listen - all because I called the cops on an end-of-summer party. But if I could only tell everyone why I called the police that night... If I could explain what happened to me... If I could speak... Then everything might change. With the rise of women finding their voices and speaking out about sexual assault in the media, this should be on everyones radar... Powerful, necessary, and essential. - Kirkus Review Quote A stunning first novel... Anderson infuses the narrative with a wit that sustains the heroine through her pain and holds readers empathy. The books overall gritty realism and Melindas hard-won metamorphosis will leave readers touched and inspired. - PUBLISHERS WEEKLYNails the high school experience cold. An uncannily funny book even as it plumbs the darkness, Speak will hold readers from first word to last. - THE HORN BOOKThe plot is gripping and the characters are powerfully drawn, but it is its raw and unvarnished look at the dynamics of the high school experience that makes this a novel that will be hard for readers to forget. - KIRKUS REVIEWSStrong and searching novels that cover very difficult scenarios...The humanity of the protagonist really shines through in the expert characterisation and writing, making these novels really challenge the readers empathy. I would strongly recommend these stark and thought provoking titles. - The Bookseller, 13th April 2001Anderson has produced an outstanding book which invites the readers admiration and empathy ... The power of Speak to evoke a positive response in spite of harrowing realism lies in Andersons poetic prose and witty first person narration. - BfK, July 2001Highly recommended. - THE SCOTSMAN Promotional "Headline" A fiercely authentic, critically acclaimed and award-winning modern classic about a high school sexual assault. Details ISBN0340950773 Author Laurie Halse Anderson Pages 240 Year 2008 ISBN-10 0340950773 ISBN-13 9780340950777 Format Paperback Publication Date 2008-03-20 Imprint Hodder Childrens Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.6 Media Book Language English Series Bite Publisher Hachette Childrens Group UK Release Date 2008-03-20 Audience Age 12-15 Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 2008-05-31 AU Release Date 2008-05-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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