Thursday, July 14, 2011

Hold Still / Nina LaCour / 229 pages / Gateway Award Nominee 2011-12

Ingrid has committed suicide by slashing her wrists and her best friend Caitlin is lost to depression.  Caitlin struggles to come to grips with her loss.  She becomes friends with Dylan - the new girl; Taylor - the most popular boy in school; and Maddy - Dylan's girlfriend.  Caitlin gives portions of Ingrid's journal to concerned persons, including Jason, a runner, and Ingrid's heartthrob.From the journal, Caitlin learns that Ingrid had relations with  2 stranger boys. Caitlin builds a treehouse and make peace with Ms Delani, her photography teacher.  References to Shakespeare.

Gateway Award Nominee 2011-2012

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