A refreshing and heartbreaking story that depicts both a real-life uprising against oppression and the innate desire to be free. Highly recommended for all libraries serving middle and high school students.
This book by author, TV writer, and playwright Corthron is a well-told, fast-paced story about a teenage girl coming of age, while coming to terms with her family’s legacy. A perfect addition to any library’s collection.
A standout that will circulate well in any high school library. Strongly recommended for fans of mysteries and dramatic thrillers akin to Natasha Preston’s The Cellar.
This book will be Walter Dean Myers’s Monster for a new generation of teens. An important, powerful, and beautiful novel that should be an essential purchase for any library that serves teens.
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