Is just listen appropriate?
Violent, disturbing read meant for discussion with teens.
What is someone like you about Sarah Dessen?
Book Description Halley and Scarlett have been best friends for years, sharing secrets, clothes, and crushes. Their friendship may bend under the weight, but it’ll never break–because a true friendship is a promise you keep forever. Sarah Dessen’s poignant, funny voice has earned her raves and legions of teenaged fans.
What is the theme of the book just listen?
The theme is to always be honest. Throughout the book Annabel tends to have lost friendships because of not being truthful, and to keep up with modeling, even though she despises it. While talking with Owen one day, Annabel tells him that even though she hates to not be honest, the truth can sometimes hurt.
Does Just listen have a happy ending?
The ending shows how life has settled after all of the turmoil and grief. Annabel’s testified against Will, but that’s not where her story ends—which reminds us as readers that Annabel (like all victims of sexual assault) is so much more than the bad thing that’s happened to her.
Are Sarah Dessen books appropriate?
While sensitive issues such as rape are dealt with, they are presented in an intelligent and thoughtful way. Girls will empathize with Annabel and hopefully learn something from her story. I would strongly recommend this and other books by Sarah Dessen to girls ages 14 and up.
Was Annabelle raped in just listen?
This brings back a rush of emotions and reveals that Annabel was raped by Will Cash over the summer—that’s why she and Sophie had a falling out. When she looks at Emily she can tell that she knows that Annabel was raped too. Annabel goes out on the catwalk and sees Whitney looking up at her sadly.
What is Someone Like You by Karen Kingsbury about?
Two families with life-long secrets. And a guy who never planned to fall in love again. Maddie Baxter West is shaken to the core when she finds out everything she believed about her life was a lie. Her parents had always planned to tell her the truth about her past: that she was adopted as an embryo.
What genre is someone like you book?
Novel
Young adult fiction
Someone like You/Genres
How old is Annabel in just listen?
12
Annabel is only 12 when Sophie convinces her to drink a beer while hanging out with some older boys. Annabel remembers drinking on two occasions at high school parties where the hosts provided a keg of beer.
What genre is Just Listen by Sarah Dessen?
Just Listen/Genres
Was Annabel raped in just listen?
One night, Annabel ditched Clarke to hang out with a boy, and Clarke didn’t speak to her again. Later on, Annabel got raped by Sophie’s boyfriend Will Cash. Sophie walked in and thought Annabel was fooling around with Will.
Can a 16 year old read a little life?
I would recommend this book only to those who can handle it and I would not suggest anyone under the age of 18 reading it. See A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara on Goodreads and purchase through Book Depository*.
What are your thoughts on Just Listen by Sarah Dessen?
Just Listen is a fantastic contemporary book and by far my favorite Sarah Dessen novel. I love it deals with family, friendship, and romance. It also tackled about eating disorder and sexual assault, both topics were handled well and it’s impressive.
What is it like to read Sarah Dessen books?
It’s more of a self-discovery book. It’s one that leaves you thinking with a smile on your face. That is how Sarah Dessen’s books are. Realistic fiction about real teenage problems that are actually- unlike a lot of books that I could list off- interesting. If you want an edge- of – your- seat book, I could recommend some…
Who is Owen in just listen?
Tall, dark, and music-obsessed, Owen is a reformed bad boy with a commitment to truth-telling. With Owen’s help, maybe Annabel can face what happened the night she and Sophie stopped being friends. More Details… To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Just Listen , please sign up .