Something Girl
Beth Goobie
Series:
Orca Soundings
Type:
Fiction
Categories:
Family | Social Themes
Themes:
General, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Physical & Emotional Abuse
Language:
English
Publisher:
Grade Level:
8-12
Age Range:
12
Accessible Format Availability:
CELA Library
Description
Sophie is in a lot of trouble.
Sophie is on probation for stealing and is doing poorly at school. Her mom doesn't really talk to her, and the other adults in her life are pressuring Sophie to talk about her bruises. Sophie worries that if she tells, she will be sent to live in a group home. Her friend Jujube is the only person who knows the truth, and now Jujube, too, wants Sophie to speak up.
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!
Contributors
Formats
Awards
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Quick PicksCommended
Stellar Book AwardNominated
Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Our Choice, starred selectionCommended
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