- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: Tween (Tw) (Sep 8 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0061358363
- ISBN-13: 978-0061358364
- Product Dimensions: 18.2 x 13.4 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 204 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #333,520 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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“A stirring exploration of female suffering and empowerment.” (Booklist )
“Fans…will be awed by Block’s consistently fertile imagination and her honesty in illuminating the dark moments of girls’ and women’s lives.” (Publishers Weekly )
“Teenage girls…will devour this insightful and powerful collection.” (School Library Journal )
“There is something for everyone in this short, beautifully written collection…poetry lovers or not, readers will find a wonderful read.” (Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (Starred Review) )
“Fans…will be awed by Block’s consistently fertile imagination and her honesty in illuminating the dark moments of girls’ and women’s lives.” (Publishers Weekly )
“Teenage girls…will devour this insightful and powerful collection.” (School Library Journal )
“There is something for everyone in this short, beautifully written collection…poetry lovers or not, readers will find a wonderful read.” (Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (Starred Review) )
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A celebration of girls and women in a three part poetry collection that is powerful, hopeful, authentic, and universal.
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By TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: How To (Un)cage A Girl (Hardcover)
HOW TO (UN)CAGE A GIRL is a short collection of poetry for and about girls. Told in three parts, these poems deal with many facets of life that women must deal with, from being a teen to becoming an adult. This is a book about life: the ups and downs, the pressure, the joys, the pain. This tiny book includes it all.I enjoyed the book very much, and found the modern approach to poetry to be interesting and refreshing. It was a bit hard to understand at parts, but definitely enjoyable overall. One of my favorite entries in this collection was one titled Media Queenz, which addresses all the singers and actresses that girls tend to idolize. I think the following line from this poem explains it best: "where were our pradas? our pouts? our captivating glances? only later we would grow up and realize that these women were just women" This is a perfect novel for any girl who ever felt unworthy or like they didn't fit in. We are all our own people, and this book celebrates that. With the holidays approaching, this small book would make a great stocking stuffer, as well! Reviewed by: Lauren Ashley
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Enchanting Review: How to (Un)cage a Girl,
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This review is from: How To (Un)cage A Girl (Hardcover)
HOW TO UN(CAGE) A GIRLFRANCESCA LIA BLOCK Rating: 4.5 Enchantments ...choose to believe in your own myth your own glamour your own spell a young woman who does this (even if she is just pretending) has everything.... This is just a taste of what awaits the reader in Francesca Lia Block's new collection of poetry that celebrates the journey of a girl growing up. Block's collection of poems is both powerful and moving. The words flow like magic, hitting a cord on emotions such as loss, growing up, and death of a father to cancer. The theme is universal and the voice is authentic and true. I love Block's poetry. Her poems in this collection touched me; especially the one titled pain is like an onion. Who ever suffered a broken heart can relate with this message. Not all of the poems deal with sad issues. There's also hope. Block talks about believing in yourself and your own beauty. Not what the world considers beautiful but the beauty that's within. My only complaint is this book ended too soon. This slim poetry collection is a must have for fans of Block and those who love a good poetry book. Francesca Lia Block is the author of many acclaimed and bestselling books, including WEETZIE BAT, DANGEROUS ANGELS, and PSYCHE IN A DRESS. You can find out more about her by visiting her website at www.francescaliablock.com Kim ENCHANTING REVIEWS August 2008 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Lovely although not brilliant poetry,
By Satia Renee "Satia Renee" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: How To (Un)cage A Girl (Hardcover)
How to (Un)cage a Girl by Francesca Lia Block is a collection of poetry full of lush and lavish imagery. It reads almost like a memoir, an open letter to her friends, her children, and her many fans. I don't know enough about Block's life or history to know how much of these poems are confessional. It doesn't matter. The messages, if they are based on her individual experience, have a resonance. Any young girl struggling with body image will understand the narrator's anorexia even if the reader hasn't starved herself for beauty's sake.I can't imagine any girl growing up in our nation not being compromised by body image issues. If there is any doubt about why Block has a huge cadre of fans, reading this book will settle some of the misgivings to rest. Whether the poetry style appeals or not, the messages are ones that only an oblivious or vicious person would not agree is beneficial to young readers.
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A Treat for Teenage Girls,
By E. Kristin Anderson "EKAnderson" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: How To (Un)cage A Girl (Hardcover)
Block's collection of poetry almost reads like a narrative, opening the floodgates of adolescence with 120 pages of verse. Her style is confessional, raw, and at times racy, but ultimately her work is refreshing. It's not the pinnacle of the poetic tradition, and it's certainly gimmicky, but considering the audience, the gimmicks make the work more accessible for non-connoisseurs. How to Uncage a Girl is an enjoyable read, and current teenage girls will certainly find this tome a treat, as it was written just for them.
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