Publisher Description

A violent event near the end of the summer has a devastating effect on Melinda's freshman year in high school. Unable to discuss her trauma with anyone, Melinda sinks further into depression and becomes selectively mute.

Author Biography

Laurie Halse Anderson is the "New York Times"-bestselling author who writes for kids of all ages. Known for tackling tough subjects with humor and sensitivity, her work has earned numerous ALA and state awards. Two of her books, "Speak" and "Chains", were National Book Award finalists. "Chains" also received the 2009 Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction, and Laurie was chosen for the 2009 Margaret A. Edwards Award. ?Mother of four and wife of one, Laurie lives in Northern New York, where she likes to watch the snow fall as she writes. You can follow her adventures on Twitter, http: //twit

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