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Names Will Never Hurt Me

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Author: Jaime Adoff
Subject:  Growing up; School life
Type: Non-Fiction
ISBN: 0525471758
Call number: Y ADO

During one day at school, the paths of four teens will cross in ways they never imagined. 

There’s Kurt, the "freek" who tries desperately to escape bullying; Tisha, who doesn’t feel she fits in with anyone; Ryan, the football jock who rules the hallways while losing control of his life; and Floater, who uses his connections to gain dangerous power. On this day, teasing, racism, loneliness, and secrets bring each of them to the breaking point. Now they must help each other prevent a tragedy. The voices of these four teens weave together in prose-poetry to create a powerful read.

Recommended by Norlin Naim, NLB librarian
Source: Text from book sleeve; also available at www.amazon.com