Description
Melinda is a freshman at Merryweather High, but her first year is defined by isolation and silence after a traumatic event she can't bring herself to speak about. Shunned by her peers and struggling to navigate the social landscape, she finds refuge only in her art class. Through her creative expression, Melinda begins to confront the truth of what happened at a party, a truth that has left her feeling broken and alone. This powerful novel explores themes of trauma, healing, and the courage it takes to find one's voice in the face of overwhelming silence.
Available Editions
paperback
Puffin Books
Published Jan 1, 2001
197 pages
ISBN: 9780141310886
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Community Reviews(1)
1. pretending like it didn’t happen still can hurt you<br/>2. there aren’t enough words to explain it<br/>3. there may never be enough words<br/>4. it never really leaves you<br/>5. you carry on anyways
Details
First Published
1999
Language
eng
Featured in Challenges
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson.