Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Prom has everything that awardwinning author laurie halse anderson is known for humor, poignancy, teen readers tough issues dealt with headon, and a voice teen readers will recognize as their own. Written by laurie halse anderson, audiobook narrated by alex mckenna. Laurie halse anderson was born on 23rd of october 1961 in potsdam new york. What is the summary of the book prom by laurie halse. Buy prom by laurie halse anderson online at alibris. Prom has everything that awardwinning author laurie halse anderson is known forhumor, poignancy, teen readers tough issues dealt with headon, and a voice teen readers will recognize as their own. Laurie halse anderson has been known for her serious, strong, and powerful writing as demonstrated on speak and wintergirls, and her book forge is one of the 2011 candidates for the john newbery medal. Goodreads members voted prom into the following lists. A great book that i recently read was prom by laurie halse anderson. Prom is rapidly approaching and everybody at carceras high is going crazy for it everybody, that is. Laurie halse anderson was born in potsdam, new york on october 23, 1961. Ashley showed me that even though she didnt want to attend the prom, she still tried her hardest to pull one together.
Laurie halse andersons prom is laughoutloud funny, and older teenagers will find themselves passing this book around and reading the funniest scenes to each other. She is an american based writer who is best known for her impressive work on childrens and young adult books. Then the faculty advisor is busted for taking the prom money and ash finds herself roped into putting together a gala dance. Its pretty much the only good thing that happens in her urban philadelphia high school, and everyone plans to make the most of it especially ashs best friend, natalia, whos the head of the committee and has prom stars in her eyes. Dust jacket is in nearfine condition with a gold signed copy sticker on the front cover edge wear. Most teenagers spend months, maybe even years, dreaming about this magical night. Prom 9780670059744 by anderson, laurie halse and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Ashley couldnt care less about the prom but when disaster strikes and she finds herself drawn in to organising it, she discovers a little about getting things done and as well as rather a lot about herself. To step out of your comfort zone, and dont be afraid to try new things. Anderson finds humor and heartache in a situation thats. Its pretty much the only good thing that happens in her urban philadelphia high school, and everyone plans to make the most of it especially ashs best. What is the theme of the novel prom by laurie halse. Laurie halse anderson booklist laurie halse anderson message board. Eighteenyearold ash wants nothing to do with senior prom, but when disaster strikes and her desperate friend, nat, needs her help to get it back on track, ashs involvement transforms her life.
I cannot really imagine her writing something as light as prom, and yet, when i read it, i do believe anderson is capable of creating such a fun. Prom by laurie halse anderson by caitlyn wetstein on prezi. Combined, her books have sold more than eight million copies. Prom kindle edition by laurie halse anderson author 4. There are tons of books about the popular kids and some books about geeks. Prom is very different from andersons earlier books, but it is warm and funny and very wellwritten. Ashley seems to be in detention nearly every day, so even she is surprised when shes roped into helping to plan the school prom. Prom by laurie halse anderson overview when the faculty advisor is arrested for stealing the funds for the prom and the event is cancelled, ashley hannigan feels terrible for her best friend and prom enthusiast natalia and so comes up with a plan to get the prom back on track with the assistance of her family, classmates, and natalias. When i first got it, i thought it would be a fun story about prom, but this is so not the cool story i imagined. And in putting the prom together, ash learns that she has choices about her life after high school. Eighteenyearold ash wants nothing to do with senior prom, but when disaster strikes and her desperate friend, nat, needs her help to get it back. The theme in the book, prom by laurie halse anderson is exiting the comfort zone. Prom by laurie halse anderson the bumbling blogger.
An allnew book in acclaimed author laurie halse andersons series for younger readers. Her story, prom, is about a senior girl named ashley hannigan. Its kind of graphic, and i didnt think thats very fun to read. Review of prom by laurie halse anderson rhapsody in. She has also been honored by the national coalition against censorship in recognition of her fight to combat the censoring of literature. What is the setting in the book prom by laurie halse. Hodder childrens books, 2005 high school seniors 235 pages. Laurie halse anderson has received both the margaret edwards award and the alan award for her contributions to young adult literature. Ashley is a regular senior in high school notice i tried not to say shes normal anderson does that enough who couldnt care less about prom until her best friend natalia drags her onto the prom committee at the last moment. The book prom by laurie halse anderson is a young adult, realistic fiction story about an eighteenyearold girl named ashley hannigan ash, for short who goes to philadelphia high school and does not have any interest for the school prom. I think the theme of the story is to never give up on yourself until you have reached your limits. Laurie halse anderson is a gifted author who goes into great detail with her stories. Hardcover is in nearfine condition bumped on the top and bottom of the spine and on three of the corners.
Shes not into the prom the way her best friend natalia is, so when it nearly gets cancelled because a teacher has absconded with all the money, ashley is not prepared for nats approach. I love and adore laurie halse anderson, but this book is not a good one. Laurie halse anderson books list of books by author. Laurie halse anderson is a new york times bestselling author whose writing spans young readers, teens, and new adults. She lives with her husband together with their four children.
Ashley hannigan doesnt care about the prom, but shes the exception. Laurie halse anderson is the new york timesbestselling author who writes for kids of all ages. Im doing this for free in order to help those who want assistance while reading the text. Prom by laurie halse anderson book cover, description, publication history. This novel is sure to be a big hit, though language and subject matter aim it at older readers.
Ashley hannigan is one of the few people in her urban philadelphia high schoo. Kids that are passing, arent in clubs and have no clue what they will do after. Here is my audiobook of speak by laurie halse anderson. Ya prom books, books set in high school, best teen girl books, dcpls teen humor booklist, titles. Born laure beth halse in potsdam, new york in 1961, she spent her senior year in high school as an exchange student, living on a pig farm in denmark. Prom by anderson, laurie halse and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Review of prom by laurie halse anderson posted on 08262011 by rhapsodyinbooks i wanted to try out anderson s writing without being devastated by the more heavyweight issues she usually tackles, and this warm, pleasant book with its mix. In laurie halse andersons powerful novel, an utterly believable heroine with a bitterly ironic voice delivers a blow to the hypocritical world of high school. At first, ashley didnt want to go to prom and had a negetive attitude, but then changed and went to prom. Speak by laurie halse anderson full audiobook youtube. She could have been saying, open up, your best friend is here. Childrens and young adult novels about challenging topics are the specialty of bestselling author laurie halse anderson. It is mainly about the main character trying to avoid going to her prom but reconsidering it later on. One thing stuck out to me was that she went alone to her.
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