Speak
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ISBN-13 |
978-0312674397 |
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ISBN-10 |
0-312674392 |
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Author |
Laurie Halse Anderson |
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Publisher |
Square Fish |
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Copyright |
1999 |
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Reprint Edition |
2011 |
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Synopsis |
Melinda Sordino is a social outcast during her freshman year in high school. Her parents, friends, and teachers are clueless about her post-traumatic stress. Supported by her art teacher, Melinda starts a slow healing process. |
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Content Warning |
The protagonist suffers trauma following a rape by a senior student at a party. The book contains a rape scene. |
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Themes |
Trauma; bullying |