Wednesday, August 4, 2010

What We're Reading: Laurie


Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

Melinda Sordino begins her freshman year of high school as a social outcast. She was at a party over the summer and called the police to break it up. Everyone at school despises her because of the incident and no one knows why she did it. Melinda becomes very withdrawn, refuses to speak to anyone including her parents or teachers, and her grades are rapidly slipping. What happened to Melinda? Will life change for her? Will she ever find her voice? This gripping story will have you cheering for Melinda as she tries to find her way out of the darkness and solitude that is holding her prisoner.

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