Sticks and Stones (Orca Soundings) - Softcover

Goobie, Beth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1551432137 ISBN 13: 9781551432137

Publisher: Orca Book Pub, 2002

Synopsis

Jujube is thrilled when Brent asks her out. She is not so happy when the rumors start flying at school. Pretty soon her name is showing up on bathroom walls and everyone is snickering and sniping. When her mother gets involved, Jujube's reputation takes another hit. Deciding that someone has to take a stand, Jujube gathers all the other girls who are labelled sluts--and worse--and tries to impress on her fellow students the damage that can be done by assigning a label that reduces a person to an object.

Also available in Spanish.

About this title

Review:

"Presents a quick glimpse of teen characters in contemporary settings...certainly deals with a timely and common problem, and will appeal to the reluctant reader."--KLIATT

"Demonstrates that hi-lo books do not automatically have to be of lesser literary quality. By launching the new hi-lo series with titles of already proven quality and interest from well-established YA authors, Orca Soundings are off to a fine start. Highly Recommended."--CM Magazine

"At a time when we hear so much about bullying in schools, Sticks and Stones will encourage youngsters to find positive ways to fight back. Recommended."--Canadian Book Review Annual

"This novel is an easy to read book with strong dialogue...Students will be interested in the character of Jujube and...the situation will be a familiar one."--Resource Links

"The high interest plot works - the action starts right away and the story is filled with gossip, tears, and righteous retribution."--VOYA

From the Back Cover:

"What do you think, Scott-a seven?" Scott looked me up and down. "Maybe on a good day." Jujube is thrilled when Brent asks her out. She is not so happy when the rumors start flying at school. Pretty soon her name is showing up on bathroom walls and everyone is snickering and sniping. When her mother gets involved, Jujube's reputation takes another hit. Deciding that someone has to take a stand, Jujube gathers all the other girls who are labeled sluts-and worse-and tries to impress on her fellow students the damage that can be done by assigning a label that reduces a person to an object.

About this edition

• Publisher: Orca Book Pub
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1551432137
• ISBN 13: 9781551432137
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112