Thirteen Reasons Why
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Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker--his classmate and crush--who committed suicide two weeks earlier.
On tape, Hannah explains that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Clay is one of them. If he listens, he'll find out how he made the list.
Through Hannah and Clay's dual narratives, debut author Jay Asher weaves an intricate and heartrending story of confusion and desperation that will deeply affect teen readers.
DESCRIPTION:
Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9781595141712
ISBN: 1595141715
Label: Razorbill
Manufacturer: Razorbill
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: 2007-10-18
Publisher: Razorbill
Reading Level: Young Adult
Studio: Razorbill
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Summary: keep a box of tissues with you!
Comment: This book was amazing. I fell in love with Clay, the boy who is listening to these tapes throughout the story. If only Hannah lived...
I think that this is a great book for parents of young adults to read, as well as their kids. It reminded me of all of the drama that happened while I was in school at that age. I just hope that kids will realize what their cruel actions can cause and maybe change themselves after reading this. I couldn't tell you how much I cried, especially during Clay's part.
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Summary: Taped Truth!
Comment: Teen Clay Jenson is still reeling from his friend, Hannah's suicide when he receives thirteen tapes Hannah made before she died. The messages are going to be mailed to all thirteen people and each will have to listen to the part he or she had in Hannah's final, devastating decision. Without giving away the plot, Clay agonizes, as he begins to listen to the tapes in the required sequence, about what responsibility he holds for Hannah's untimely demise. This book raises so many questions but also should be mandatory reading for high school students.
Hannah's haunting words implicate those who started vicious rumors that perpetuated a stereotypical attitude toward Hannah in her final days. Just as potently are the accounts of events in which people traumatized her life based on those rumors or failed to speak in circumstances, words that might have healed rather than added to the expanded versions of the rumors. One person is given credit for being honest, straight and faithful in the face of so much petty and overwhelming meanness and lack of sensitivity. The culpability, for the most part, is leveled at every other person and gradually increases the reader's sense of dread at what is obviously going to turn into a horrific disaster.
Jay Asher is a very talented writer who has chosen audiotapes as his venue for such a dire issue. While there is not much of a counter-balancing point of view as to how Hannah was processing this awful last year of her life, the message within each account and its implications are potent, poignant material that could provide much grist for group discussions that just might save one (or many more, probably) more young adult life.
Excellent, timeless, plot-driven and wise novel, Jay Asher! Read it and think a great deal before you speak to a teen who appears to be just "fine."
Reviewed by Viviane Crystal on July 1, 2009
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Summary: Makes you think twice...
Comment: As a parent, this book is valuable in not only teaching children that their actions have consequences they might not even think of, but what to look for in a child who may be having problems.
A very powerful and touching book.
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Summary: This book was....AMAZING!!!!!
Comment: Ok so i am a 14yr old girl and let me tell u im not the type to read. i found this book out by one of my friends and she said i just HAD to read it. so being the good friend i am i gave this book a shot. it was so amazing!i couldnt help but to find tears streaming down my eyes even though it was my 3rd time reading it. its a touching, beautiful, funny, unforgetable teen book. READ IT!
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Summary: More than 13 reasons to Read!
Comment: As a secondary English teacher for the last sixteen years, I felt drug deeper and deeper into the psychological world of teenagers as I continued to read. I realize this is fiction, but it screamed harsh truth. I kept picturing possible Hanna Baker's that have sat in my classroom. Although many teachers will shy away from reading this book in class because of some of the graphic material, I feel it is a wonderful choice for a book club. Through this novel, teenage boys and girls will discover an opportunity to discuss the real truths about coming of age, how to truly seek help for depression or suicidal thoughts, the devastating effects of "jokes" and rumors, the chain reaction that may follow one poor decision, being afraid of sharing your feelings, the interconnectedness of relationships... It is packed with topics that teens must and need to talk through with peers and an adult. The character Hanna faces an inordinate amount of traumatic events which may appear unbelievable in places, but it is fodder for rich responses. This novel is a light for anyone in the dark about teenage struggles. I teach at least 100 students every year, so there are many more than thirteen reasons to read this book.
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