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Bloomsbury USA Childrens
On sale:
March 2009
Price:
$17.99
Format:
Hardcover
Size:
5.5 x 8.25 in
Pages:
368 pp
Ages:
14
Grades:
9
ISBN-13: 9781599903330
ISBN-10: 1599903334
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Say the Word
By Jeannine Garsee
Book Description
A strong contemporary voice reveals a dark family secret
Perfectionist Shawna dates the right boys, gets good grades, and follows her father's every rule. So when her estranged lesbian mother dies, Shawna needs to figure out how to have the perfect reaction. But anger from being abandoned ten years ago, combined with the introduction of her mother's other family, threatens to leave Shawna spinning out of control. A relatable and honest teen voice—and a shocking secret—make this novel a true page-turner.An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
"Powerful and compelling . . . this sensitive and heart-wrenching story slowly unfolds into a gripping read." —Booklist, starred review
"Garsee has created an intense, frank novel with fragile, resilient, believable characters." —School Library Journal
“Hits the ground running and doesn’t let up…Garsee presents a compelling portrait of a young woman growing up and coping with an overwhelming array of problems.” ―Publishers Weekly
“Garsee manages to give every character depth and dimension.”—Kirkus Reviews
★“ This sensitive and heart-wrenching story slowly unfolds into a gripping read featuring realistically flawed characters who undergo genuine growth.”— Booklist, starred review
“Garsee also gives readers plenty of food for thought about families, loyalty, and identity, so Shawna’s experience will elicit much discussion.”--BCCB
“Garsee has created an intense, frank novel with fragile, resilient, believable characters…a mature and gripping coming-of-age story.”–School Library Journal
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