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Speak

By Laurie Halse Anderson
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Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson delves into the life of a high school student who becomes an outcast after an incident leaves her traumatised and silent. Through art and gradual self-discovery, she begins to find her own voice and courage, challenging the oppressive social dynamics of her school. The book poignantly explores themes of resilience, personal growth, and speaking up in the face of adversity.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy compelling stories about personal growth and resilience. It explores the inner journey of a high school girl navigating a challenging period in her life, offering a truthful and powerful perspective on finding one's voice. It is a poignant read that can resonate with both young adults and adults alike.

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Speak

A fiercely authentic, critically acclaimed and award-winning modern classic about a high school sexual assault.

A powerful novel with a believable, bitterly ironic teenage heroine, following her through her first year at high school, from outcast to acceptance.

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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 everyone's radar... Powerful, necessary, and essential.' - Kirkus

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Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak is lauded for its compelling narrative that blends wit with raw, gritty realism. Praised for capturing the high school experience with humour and depth, the book holds readers' empathy and offers inspiring metamorphosis of its protagonist. Its powerful characters and authentic portrayal of challenging scenarios resonate strongly with readers, evoking both admiration and empathy.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340950777

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 March 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 170g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Laurie Halse Anderson grew up in Syracuse, New York, and now lives in Pennsylvania with her two daughters. The author of three picture books, 'Speak' was her first novel. Widely reviewed, it was a National Book Award finalist in the States, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, as well as winning the 1999 Golden Kite Award, given by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Both 'Speak' and 'Fever 1793' are listed in the Publishers Weekly Fiction Top Ten titles for May 2002.

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