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Starting
middle school is tough, but when Talia gets stuck in a tug-of-war that tears
her usually happy foursome of friends into two warring factions, things only
get worse..... With friendship at its core and an eye on the latest teen
tech phenomena, this text is spunky and fun. (more)
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A great review from the
School Journal:
This breezy read touches on some important topics, from friendship and
fitting in to dealing with loss and coping with change. However, it is the
relationship between mother and daughter--at times tense but always
loving--that give the book its heart and makes it a good choice for
mother/daughter book clubs.
Also from
AudioFile:
Christine Hurley Deriso's books bring the world of middle school to life
with humor and insight. Becca Battoe's Talia (in the audio version of TALIA
TALK) is clever, hip and appealing as she finds her voice and her place in
the challenging world of middle school. She has just the rhythm and cadence
of a middle school girl overflowing with doubts and confidence at the same
time.
Also from Common Sense Media:
Author Christine Hurley Deriso does a great job capturing the woes of middle school with a new twist. There are some great moments that will keep readers laughing and that connect the reader to the characters in the book. One of Talia's columns talks about how dorky her mom can be when she acts as a school volunteer wearing holiday sweaters using old slang and getting kids' names wrong. Almost every kid can identify with that. TALIA TALK is a fresh, funny book that both kids and parents will relate to. Kids may even learn a few lessons in the process.
Written by
Christine Hurley Deriso
- Category: Juvenile Fiction - Family - Parents; Juvenile Fiction - Social Situations - Peer Pressure
- Format: Hardcover, 192 pages
- On Sale: November 11, 2008
- Price: $15.99
- ISBN: 978-0-385-73620-6 (0-385-73620-7)