Speak

Anderson, L. (2006). Speak. Laurie Halse Anderson. New York, New York: Penguin Group (USA) Inc.

Annotation: This is a book that I can somewhat relate to. Although I was never raped, I can understand what it felt like to be in her shoes in high school. As she was an outcast for doing what was right, she only found solace in one class in high school, art. She could say what she wanted to say through her art.

Genre: Contemporary realistic fiction novel

Grade Level: 6th-12th

Readers who would like this: I think is a good book for high school students that may be in a similar situation as the girl in speak, or a good book for those that are on the outside and don't understand what it might be like in someone's shoes.

Rating/Response: I give this book a 4. I found this book an easy read and hard to put down because I could relate. I think it is a must read for teens.

Question: When do you feel safe and invincible?