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3 Books:

The Clique Series By: Lisi Harrison

Cut By: Patricia McCormick

The First Part Last By: Angela Johnson

Statement:

I really liked how the story is told from Melinda's point of view, and that there is focus on her thoughts and what is going on in her head I feel that makes Melinda's situations so much more real to the readers. I also feel that the author put a lot of time into Melinda's thought and dialogue, which makes the book that much better. I also feel that both boys and girls can relate to this especially upper middle school kids because this is an issue that they will have to deal with in high school. I feel that adolescents need to be more aware of this things, so that they can prevent this problems.

Question:

I have two questions...

First, in the last three books we have read, there is this constant concept of Jocks/Cheerleaders being mean/stupid/egotistical. Do you think adolescents really feel this way about that clique?

Second, if you were in Melinda's shoes, would you be able to speak up for yourself if something traumatic like rape happened to you?

-Amy Culver