Leslies journal by allan stratton excerpt excerpt leslies journal two days to saturday. In this novel, stratton takes us into a teen world that reverberates with the emotion and tension of a relationship gone wrong. Leslies jo urnal is a realistic and thoughtprovoking glimpse into the mind of a frightened and desperate teenage girl. Leslies jo urnal is a great journal about living through an abusive relationship with a horrible guy. 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. Everyday in school she writes in her journal and tells about her life. Leslies journal by allan stratton 2000, hardcover for. Suddenly, jason, the cool new senior at school, enters her life. Her days in school are numbered, she has problems at home, and her behavior just may alienate the only friend she has. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
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Allan stratton leslie s journal records her troubles at school, home, with her best friend and the problems that come with a new relationship. Leslies journal revised edition share this with a friend. Allan stratton books list of books by author allan stratton. Just as life seems at its lowest, jason mccready, the exceedingly cool new guy at school. Allan stratton is the internationally acclaimed author of chanda s secrets, winner of the american library association s michael l. American library association best books for young adults american library association quick picks for reluctant young adult readers. 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. Leslie cant seem to avoid trouble, whether its at school or at home. 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.
Leslies journal book by allan stratton thriftbooks. Her days in school are numbered, she has problems at home, and her behavior just may alienate. Its numerous citations include the children s africana book award, best book for older readers. Sorry about the lightingand sorry i havent been on here is a long time. Teenagers will certainly relate to the painful dynamics of high school social politics which stratton has captured perfectly. While working on an honours degree in english at victoria university in the university. 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. 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. Leslies journal is a great journal about living through an abusive relationship with a horrible guy. 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. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Leslies journal by allan stratton overdrive rakuten overdrive. Not only does it effectively illuminate leslies inner. Here is a book that examines the adolescent girls deep need for affirmation as a sexually attractive being and how the drive.
Hell be sharing some of his writing process, the stories behind how his stories came to. Books similar to leslie s journal leslie s journal. 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. 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. In this novel, stratton takes us into a teen world that reverberates with the emotion and tension of a. Leslies jo urnal tells the story of an abusive relationship and tells it well, with emotion that will ring true in every teens ears. His first ya novel was the ala best book leslies journal. This is an exemplary first young adult novel for actor and playwright allan stratton. 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.
Leslies journal 2000 read online free book by allan. 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. For leslie, grade nine was troublefilled and grade ten is worse. Its a vile story but one that needs to be told and be heard.
Teens will relate to her struggle for independence and her cry for help. Allan stratton is the author of the internationally acclaimed michael l. Not only does it effectively illuminate leslies inner angst, it also plays a role as incriminating evidence against jason. Leslies journal ebook by allan stratton rakuten kobo. Leslies journal by allan stratton, hardcover barnes. Leslies voice is absolutely authentic, the dialogue sizzles, and the action. Allan stratton is an acclaimed playwright and author, who began his career acting at the stratford festival and regional theaters across canada. Leslies journal, chandas secrets, chandas wars, and borderline.
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. Read leslies journal by allan stratton available from rakuten kobo. Just as life seems at its lowest, jason mccready, the exceedingly cool new guy at school, enters her life. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. 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. Printz honor book, the childrens africana book award, and booklists editors choice. Buy the hardcover book leslie s journal by allan stratton at indigo. The writing style reflects leslies thoughts and can, in turn, be condescending, derogatory, profane and antiestablishment.
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. When a substitute teacher reads her private englishclass journal, leslie is forced into terrifying action to save her life. Leslies journal is one of those books that you have to put down and walk away from. This book will cause any parent of young daughters to lose sleep. Leslies journal by allan stratton goodreads share book. Allan stratton is an awardwinning and internationally published and produced novelist and playwright. Leslies journal quotes by allan stratton goodreads. Leslies journal livros na amazon brasil 9781550376647. Leslie s journal is a suspensful, fastpaced story about love, friendship and what it means to stand up for yourself. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Leslies jo urnal is one of those books that you have to put down and walk away from.
A gripping story about the dark side of a first love. The journal as a literary form is doubly appropriate for this story. Jan 30, 2009 leslie s journal by allan stratton leslie cant seem to avoid trouble, whether its at school or at home. Through her diary, leslie recounts her life after her parents divorce and she starts dating jason, who isnt what he appears. Sep 30, 2008 leslie s journal is one of those books that you have to put down and walk away from. Leslies writings are funny, emotional, and at times shocking, without a shred of self pity. Leslies journal is a realistic and thoughtprovoking glimpse into the mind of a frightened and desperate teenage girl. The writing style reflects leslie s thoughts and can, in turn, be condescending, derogatory, profane and antiestablishment. Leslies journal by allan stratton overdrive rakuten. Oct 15, 2010 please join me monday for a conversation and book giveaway with the printz honor book award recepient, allan stratton. Leslies jo urnal by allan stratton is a fast paced novel guaranteed to hold teens readers attention. 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. Leslie cant seem to avoid trouble, whether it s at school or at home. Buy the hardcover book leslies jo urnal by allan stratton at indigo.
Leslies journal king county library system overdrive. Where can i read leslies journal by allan stratton online. It all starts with leslie, an angry, confused, rebellious girl in need of validation. Allan has written four killer contemporary young adult novels. Allan stratton is the internationally acclaimed author of chandas secrets, winner of the american library associations michael l. Ernie boulder has been organizing book drops, and its getting to her. Leslies journal livros na amazon brasil 9781554511495. This is why you remain in the best website to look the amazing book to have. Leslie s journal leslie cant seem to avoid trouble, whether its at school or at home. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Allan s first ya novel was the ala bestbook leslie s journal, recently rereleased in a revised, updated version. Leslies journal allan stratton by murielmoses issuu.
Where can i read leslie s journal by allan stratton online. Teen readers will gallop through this book and cheer at the end when leslie stands up for herself and the other girls jason victimized. Buy leslies jo urnal by allan stratton online at alibris. Allan stratton is the internationally acclaimed author of the michael l. Leslie s journal is a great journal about living through an abusive relationship with a horrible guy. Playwright allan stratton s first novel for teens, leslie s journal, is a cautionary tale about teenage love gone drastically wrong. 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.
Leslies jo urnal is a suspenseful, fastpaced story about love, friendship, and what it means to stand up for yourself. 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. His first ya novel was the ala best book leslies jo. If your a fan of books like trecherous love or speak i reccomend this to you. Leslies journal by allan stratton leslie cant seem to avoid trouble, whether its at school or at home. I would highly recommend this book to both teen and young adult readers. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. 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.
Printz honor book, the children s africana book award, and ala booklist s editor s choice among others. His plays include nurse jane goes to hawaii and rexy. His first ya novel was the ala best book leslie s journal. Allan stratton audio books, best sellers, author bio.
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