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Zusatztext “Howe completely captures what it is like to be a 13-year-old girl–the ups and downs! the emotional tightrope! the push/pull between childhood and growing up! and the power of gossip and school cliques. Addie negotiates the corridors of middle school with thoughtful determination; she’s a young woman with a lot to say. Add this fine novel to the growing list of novels in verse.” -- School Library Journal ! August 2011! *STAR Informationen zum Autor James Howe Klappentext Outspoken thirteen-year-old Addie Carle learns about love! loss! and staying true to herself as she navigates seventh grade! enjoys a visit from her grandmother! fights with her boyfriend! and endures gossip and meanness from her former best friend. You Are Who They Say You Are They say in the seventh grade you are who they say you are, but how can that be true? How can I be a Godzilla-girl lezzie loser know-it-all big mouth beanpole string bean freaky tall fall-down spaz attack brainiac maniac hopeless nerd *bad word* brown-nosing teacher’s pet showing off just to get attention— oh, and did I mention: flat-chested (that’s true) badly dressed (says you) social climber (such a lie) rabble-rouser (well, I try) tree-hugging tofu-eating button-wearing sign-waving slogan-shouting protest-marching troublemaking hippie-dippy throwback to another time and place? How can I be all that? It’s too many things to be. How can I be all that and still be true to the real me while everyone is saying: This is who you are. © 2011 James Howe Zusammenfassung In this “artfully crafted” ( Publishers Weekly ) companion to the bestselling The Misfits and Totally Joe ! Addie Carle confronts labels! loss! and what it means to grow up. The Gang of Five is back in this third story from Paintbrush Falls. Addie Carle! the only girl in the group of friends is outspoken! opinionated! and sometimes…just a bit obnoxious. But as seventh grade progresses! Addie’s not so sure anymore about who she is. It seems her tough exterior is just a little too tough! and that doesn’t help her deal with the turmoil she feels on the inside as she faces the pains of growing up. Told in elegant! accessible verse! Addie on the Inside is a thought-provoking look at a strong! smart! and sensitive girl struggling with the box society wants to put her in. Addie confronts experiences we can relate to: the loss of a beloved pet! first heartbreak! teasing…but also! friendship! love! and a growing confidence in one’s self. ...
