Twisted
By: Laurie Halse Anderson
Genre: YA realistic fiction
Pages: 250
Published: 2007
Read: January
3 out of 5
Although
not as great of a read as Speak; fans
of Anderson will not be disappointed. Told in the voice of Tyler, a 17 year old
high school senior, this book will also interest high school boys that enjoy
realistic fiction. Tyler was a high school geek then after a summer of
community service he became buff. He moves from geek to popular, that is until tragedy
hits. With Anderson bringing to the surface controversial teen issues – rape,
drug use, bullying – her book, Speak,
has been challenged by some parents and school. I, however, am against banned
books and feel while books may focus on hard controversial topics they are also
topics that need to be discussed or read by the age group aimed at. Especially
when the teens feel alone or the parents are uncomfortable discussing certain
topics. Twisted is no exception. This is a great book for all teens to
read.
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