While working on an honours degree in english at victoria university in the university. Allan stratton is the internationally acclaimed author of chanda s secrets, winner of the american library association s michael l. Read leslies journal by allan stratton available from rakuten kobo. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Printz honor book, the childrens africana book award, and booklists editors choice. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Its a vile story but one that needs to be told and be heard. It all starts with leslie, an angry, confused, rebellious girl in need of validation. Leslies jo urnal is one of those books that you have to put down and walk away from. It s a vile story but one that needs to be told and be heard.
My real horror is that, unfortunately, there are many, many jasons in this world. Leslies journal tells the story of an abusive relationship and tells it well, with emotion that will ring true in every teens ears, and give them no choice but to pass it along to their friends. Allan stratton is the author of the internationally acclaimed michael l. Leslies journal is a realistic and thoughtprovoking glimpse into the mind of a frightened and desperate teenage girl. Allan stratton is an acclaimed playwright and author, who began his career acting at the stratford festival and regional theaters across canada.
Just as life seems at its lowest, jason mccready, the exceedingly cool new guy at school. Teenagers will certainly relate to the painful dynamics of high school social politics which stratton has captured perfectly. Her days in school are numbered, she has problems at home, and her behavior just may alienate. Leslies journal by allan stratton overdrive rakuten. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Leslie is a normal teenager who hates school and wants to be popular. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Leslies journal by allan stratton excerpt excerpt leslies journal two days to saturday. Leslies jo urnal by allan stratton is a fast paced novel guaranteed to hold teens readers attention. Leslies journal is one of those books that you have to put down and walk away from.
American library association best books for young adults american library association quick picks for reluctant young adult readers. Sep 30, 2008 leslie s journal is one of those books that you have to put down and walk away from. Leslies journal by allan stratton 2000, paperback for. Allan stratton is the internationally acclaimed author of the dogs winner of the red maple award, chanda s wars winner of the canadian library association young adult book award, the michael l. Allan stratton is an awardwinning and internationally published and produced novelist and playwright. Leslies journal by allan stratton goodreads share book. Leslies journal ebook by allan stratton rakuten kobo. Buy a cheap copy of leslies journal book by allan stratton. Stratton was born in stratford, ontario, and began his professional arts career while he was still in high school when james reaney published his play the rusting heart in the literary magazine alphabet.
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Here is a book that examines the adolescent girls deep need for affirmation as a sexually attractive being and how the drive for that affirmation can lead to unimaginable consequences. Buy the hardcover book leslies jo urnal by allan stratton at indigo. Teen readers will gallop through this book and cheer at the end when leslie stands up for herself and the other girls jason victimized. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. This book will cause any parent of young daughters to lose sleep. Leslies journal this will cause any parent of young daughters to lose sleep.
Leslie s journal is a realistic and thoughtprovoking glimpse into the mind of a frightened and desperate teenage girl. Here is a book that examines the adolescent girls deep need for affirmation as a sexually attractive being and how the drive. His first ya novel was the ala best book leslie s journal. Leslie s journal leslie cant seem to avoid trouble, whether its at school or at home. Leslies journal quotes by allan stratton goodreads. Playwright allan stratton s first novel for teens, leslies jo urnal, is a cautionary tale about teenage love gone drastically wrong. Allan stratton 10th grader leslie, who is having a difficult year, thinks that all her problems are ending when she starts dating jason, but jason is. Teens will relate to her struggle for independence and her cry for help. I would highly recommend this book to both teen and young adult readers. Allan stratton books list of books by author allan stratton. Leslies jo urnal is a realistic and thoughtprovoking glimpse into the mind of a frightened and desperate teenage girl. Jan 30, 2009 leslie s journal by allan stratton leslie cant seem to avoid trouble, whether its at school or at home.
Leslies jo urnal by allan stratton leslie cant seem to avoid trouble, whether its at school or at home. His plays include nurse jane goes to hawaii and rexy. The london free press fast paced and suspenseful, bordering on nightmarish, leslies journal will have you on the edge of your seat, whiteknuckled all the way. Leslies journal allan stratton by murielmoses issuu. Best books, canadian childrens book centre, 2010 yalsa best books for young adults, 2001 yalsa quick picks for reluctant readers, 2001 yalsa popular paperbacks for young adults, 2001 the best, notable and recommended list, teacher librarian magazine, 2001 gems of the year list, the canadian bookseller, 2001 high. In this novel, stratton takes us into a teen world that reverberates with the emotion and tension of a. His first ya novel was the ala best book leslies journal. Hell be sharing some of his writing process, the stories behind how his stories came to. Allan stratton audio books, best sellers, author bio. For leslie, grade nine was troublefilled and grade ten is worse. What is the climax for the book called borderline by allan stratton.
Purchase leslie s journal by allan stratton on paperback online and enjoy having your favourite juvenile grades 79 ages 1214 books delivered to you in. When a substitute teacher reads her private englishclass journal, leslie is forced into terrifying action to save her life. The writing style reflects leslie s thoughts and can, in turn, be condescending, derogatory, profane and antiestablishment. Allan stratton is the internationally acclaimed author of the michael l. Leslie s journal is a suspensful, fastpaced story about love, friendship and what it means to stand up for yourself. Allan stratton is the internationally acclaimed author of chandas secrets, winner of the american library associations michael l. Leslies journal by allan stratton overdrive rakuten overdrive. Leslies jo urnal tells the story of an abusive relationship and tells it well, with emotion that will ring true in every teens ears, and give them no choice but to pass it along to their friends. Allan strattons skill as a playwright shines through in his first novel for teens. Playwright allan strattons first novel for teens, leslies journal, is a cautionary tale about teenage love gone drastically wrong.
Printz honour book chanda s secrets, curse of the dream witch winner of the canadian library association book of the year for children award, the governor general s finalist the. Leslie s journal tells the story of an abusive relationship and tells it well, with emotion that will ring true in every teen s ears, and give them no choice but to pass it along to their friends. The writing style reflects leslies thoughts and can, in turn, be condescending, derogatory, profane and antiestablishment. Playwright allan stratton s first novel for teens, leslie s journal, is a cautionary tale about teenage love gone drastically wrong. Leslies writings are funny, emotional, and at times shocking, without a shred of self pity. Author of chandas wars, chandas wars, borderline, leslies journal, bag babies, nurse jane goes to hawaii, rexy. To stay up to date with new releases, kindle books, and tips has a free email subscription service you can use as well as an rss. While leslie s journal is a novel, i fear that, out there, the real leslie is living this exact same nightmare this book is chilling, frustrating, sad, touching and every other emotion you can think of. His novel chanda s wars was a junior library guild selection, and his other novels, borderline and leslie s journal, were both ala best book for young adults selections. Its numerous citations include the children s africana book award, best book for older readers. When a substitute teacher reads the private englishclass journal in which leslie reveals jasons abuse, leslie is suddenly forced into hard choices and terrifying action to take back her life. Leslies journal book by allan stratton thriftbooks. Leslies journal revised edition share this with a friend.
Leslies journal by allan stratton 2000, hardcover for. Leslie can t seem to avoid trouble, whether it s at school or at home. Leslies journal, chandas secrets, chandas wars, and borderline. Oct 15, 2010 please join me monday for a conversation and book giveaway with the printz honor book award recepient, allan stratton. Leslies voice is absolutely authentic, the dialogue sizzles, and the action. Oct 05, 2010 trailer for leslie s journal by allan stratton in the teen talk series published by annick press. Through her diary, leslie recounts her life after her parents divorce and she starts dating jason, who isnt what he appears. A gripping story about the dark side of a first love.
Leslies jo urnal is a great journal about living through an abusive relationship with a horrible guy. Where can i read leslies journal by allan stratton online. This is an exemplary first young adult novel for actor and playwright allan stratton. If your a fan of books like trecherous love or speak i reccomend this to you. Allan has written four killer contemporary young adult novels.
Her days in school are numbered, she has problems at home, and her behavior just may alienate the only friend she has. Leslie cant seem to avoid trouble, whether it s at school or at home. American library association best books for young adults american library association quick picks for reluctant young adult readers american library association popular paperbacks for young adults the best, notable and recommended list, teacher librarian magazine leslie cant seem to avoid trouble, whether. American library association best books for young adults. Leslies journal livros na amazon brasil 9781554511495.
Leslies jo urnal tells the story of an abusive relationship and tells it well, with emotion that will ring true in every teens ears. Leslies journal livros na amazon brasil 9781550376647. Suddenly, jason, the cool new senior at school, enters her life. Leslies journal by allan stratton, hardcover barnes. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
Leslies journal revised edition, young adult annick press. Allan stratton is the internationally acclaimed author of chandas secrets, winner of over twentysix awards and citations including the american library associations michael l. Allan stratton born 1951 is a canadian playwright and novelist born in stratford, ontario, stratton began his professional arts career began while he was still in high school, when james reaney published his play the rusting heart in the literary magazine alphabet. Sorry about the lightingand sorry i havent been on here is a long time. Not only does it effectively illuminate leslies inner. In this novel, stratton takes us into a teen world that reverberates with the emotion and tension of a relationship gone wrong. His first ya novel was the ala best book leslies jo. Leslie s journal 9781554511488 for sale online ebay. Not only does it effectively illuminate leslies inner angst, it also plays a role as incriminating evidence against jason. To stay up to date with new releases, kindle books, and tips has a free email subscription service you can use as well as an rss feed and social media accounts. Leslies journal king county library system overdrive. Leslies journal is a great journal about living through an abusive relationship with a horrible guy. Leslies journal by allan stratton leslie cant seem to avoid trouble, whether its at school or at home. Printz honor book, the childrens africana book award, and ala booklists editors choice among others.
This is why you remain in the best website to look the amazing book to have. Everyday in school she writes in her journal and tells about her life. The journal as a literary form is doubly appropriate for this story. Allan s first ya novel was the ala bestbook leslie s journal, recently rereleased in a revised, updated version. Leslie s writings are funny, emotional, and at times shocking, without a shred of self pity.
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