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A review by posies23
The Skin I'm In by Sharon G. Flake
4.0
This short novel follows the life of Maleeka, a 7th grader dealing with bullies, family issues, and school. Her life gets even more complicated when a new English teacher comes to school -- one without any preconceived notions about who Maleeka is and what she's capable of.
Written in a compelling voice, this book has a lot to talk about, and it isn't nearly as "preachy" as some YA books that tackle similar topics.
Even though there aren't any car chases or explosions, I think most pre-teens and teens would get a lot out of this book, especially if they were able to discuss it with others.
Written in a compelling voice, this book has a lot to talk about, and it isn't nearly as "preachy" as some YA books that tackle similar topics.
Even though there aren't any car chases or explosions, I think most pre-teens and teens would get a lot out of this book, especially if they were able to discuss it with others.