1. By Laurie Halse Anderson
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By Laurie Halse Anderson

2. Brief Summary
This novel is written in first-person narrative form from the perspective of a ninth-grade female, Melinda. At the beginning of the novel, all the reader knows is that Melinda is struggling with the transition into high school because she experienced a “falling out” with her best friends due to “some event” that took place over the summer.

3. Before reading… Take out your phones
Be prepared to follow directions or else we will be doing this by hand
Silent Discussion
(Perhaps if Melinda had a phone, she would’ve felt more comfortable speaking up!)