Tell Me
Bauer, J. (2014). Tell Me. NY: A Penguin Random House Company.
Tell me is an adventure of an adolescent girl that deals with normal confidence challenges as her parents deal with a separation and a move. Anna starts book dressed as a cranberry on her way home her dad gets cut off and looses his temper. Anna tries to calm him to no avail. Dad goes home and destroys the kitchen then leaves. This is the last straw for Anna’s mom and the move away to her brother’s house. Anna dresses like a flower and work at a library to get away from the reality of her own life. She meets new friends at the library. One day Anna sees a girl that looks like she is in distress and reports it. She is bothered that she does not remember all the details. This event follows Anna throughout the story as Anna writes letters to the distressed girl. Anna’s dad eventually learns to manage his temper and Anna returns to being her cranberry girl.
Joan Bauer wrote an interesting book adolescents would love. I like the way she uses her characters and situations to keep you wondering what’s next. Anna has realistic family problems that kids can relate to. Her ability to find coping skills will help the reader look for coping skills in their own lives.
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