Intended Audience: Ages 14 and older
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Personal Reaction: Since my first Sarah Dessen book, she has become one of my favorite authors. In turn, Just Listen has become one of my favorite novels, one I will be sure to give to every teenager possible. This is the story of Anabel, how she began to find herself after losing her friends and learned the importance of music, honesty and friendship.
Anabel starts the school year without any friends. She had a falling out with Sophie over the summer and now everyone hates her, in part because she doesn't want to tell the truth about what happened. Anabel becomes friends with Owen and together they become the weird kids who spend so much time listening to music, telling the truth and eating at a diner that smells like bacon. She learns the importance of telling the truth and being honest, even when she doesn't know how.
Author Facts: Sarah Dessen grew up in Chapel Hill, NC and has been writing for as long as she can remember. She wrote her first book after college while working at the Flying Burrito, instead of getting a "real job," probably for the best since it means she is now a best-selling author. Dessen makes a mean bean salad and loves to play in her garden, though she doesn't always manage to keep her plants alive.
Author Website: http://sarahdessen.com/
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