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Children's, Teenage & Young Adult

Speak: The Graphic Novel

Laurie Halse Anderson (author), Emily Carroll (illustrator)

Paperback Published on: 22/08/2019

£12.99

11 reviews

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Gripping emotional read!

I got an early readers copy of this book, however it is odd for me to like a reworked edition more than I like the original novel. I found the art and emot... READ MORE

Korie at Wimbledon

Synopsis

Resonant and fiercely authentic. This timely, critically acclaimed and award-winning modern classic is now a powerful graphic novel.

'I said no.'

Melinda is an outcast at Merryweather High. Something happened over the summer - something bad - and now nobody will talk to her, let alone listen. So what's the point in speaking at all?

Through her work on an art project, Melinda is finally able to face what really happened that night. But before she can make peace with the ghosts of the past, she has to confront the reality of the present - and stop someone who still wishes to do her harm. Only words can save her. She can't stay silent. Not any more.
'With the rise of women finding their voices and speaking out about sexual assault in the media, this should be on everyone's radar... Powerful, necessary, and essential.' Kirkus

Laurie Halse Anderson is the 2023 winner of the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.

Publisher information

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
ISBN: 9781444953732
Number of pages: 384
Dimensions: 214 x 152 x 30 mm
Interest age: From 12 years
Weight: 436g
Languages: English

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Speak

I really stunning novel. Witty and intelligent narration, with cleverly organised plot order. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone wanting to r... READ MORE

Sophie Clarke

High School Hell

A well-written, compelling Young Adult novel set in an American High School. Starting on Melinda's first day at High School which becomes more and more exc... READ MORE

Anne Cater

Powerful and Poignant

This is by far one of the most powerful things I’ve read in a long time. The illustrations perfectly match the text, and bring to mind the style of Alison ... READ MORE

Sabrina Parker

Impact

Told in an almost diarised style this book tells us about one school year told through the eyes of Melinda, a ninth grader (I’m not familiar with the Ameri... READ MORE

Sarah Goldthorpe

A powerful and important read with beautiful design.

Thank you Hachette for sending me this book, when I saw it I knew I wanted to read it and it did not disappoint! Speak is, at its core, a story about cons... READ MORE

Imie at Wokingham

Powerful and poignant

This is by far one of the most powerful things I’ve read in a long time. The illustrations perfectly match the text, and bring to mind the style of Alison ... READ MORE

Sabrina Parker

Incredible, both in story line and artwork!

Thank you Hachette Kids for the review copy! Speak, is an exploration of high school feelingIs through the eyes of Melinda. She is raped at a party and in... READ MORE

Sally@WSilverburn

Powerful Read

Speak follows the life of Melinda. She’s an outcast at school, no one seems to talk to her, and she’s the victim of bullying. But then we learned something... READ MORE

Marcy at Cardiff

A different intake

I can relate to the story of the main character, but I felt the way the story was portrayed took a turn that I was hoping more justice for her. Even more o... READ MORE

Katia Rodrigues

Sad but amazing book!

This book was amazing. The story was very sad but the storytelling was very compelling and well- written. It sends a powerful message to anybody who relate... READ MORE

Alice M

Speak: The Graphic Novel

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