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Gr 8 Up-This could be the Go Ask Alice (Avon, 1976) of this millennium. In a journal written for an English assignment, 10th-grade Leslie is completely honest; after all, Ms. Graham has promised never to read her students' work and to keep it in a locked cabinet. The language of this often irritating, often heartbreakingly naive young girl is right on target. Her life could be straight off the WB network; she has a single mom whom she loves but can't communicate with; a dad who recently moved in with his girlfriend; and a wild older boyfriend with whom she is totally obsessed. Fortunately, she has Katie, a steadfast friend who listens to her and believes in her. The relationship with Jason goes bad early on; he gets her drunk, rapes her, and takes Polaroid pictures of her. He is every parents' nightmare: insufferably polite up-front and rich enough to buy his way out of trouble. His behavior becomes increasingly abusive. When Leslie tries to break up with him, he stalks and threatens her. A new English teacher reads the diary and brings it to the attention of the principal, who takes Jason's side. Leslie fears for her life and runs away. This cautionary tale is not easy to read; few of the characters are likable. Most of the adults seem beset with their own personal problems. However, Leslie's voice demands to be heard and readers may learn to avoid her pitfalls. Gripping reading for a mature audience.-Marilyn Payne Phillips, University City Public Library, MO
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.Review
[Review of earlier edition:] Stratton captures the rhythms of teen speech, and the subject matter is treated subtly enough. (Horn Book Guide )
[Review of earlier edition:] This could be the 'Go Ask Alice' of this millennium... Gripping reading for a mature audience. (Marilyn Payne Phillips School Library Journal )
[Review of earlier edition:] An appealing protagonist ... her problems are real ... her emotions ring true. (Judy Sasges VOYA [Voice of Youth Advocates] )
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty Good,
By Brown Sugar (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Leslie's Journal (Paperback)
I enjoyed reading Leslie's Journal and I hope it serves as a lesson to young girls who are too naive to recognize when they have gotten into a poisonous relationship. My only qualm with the book is its credibility - why would Leslie risk putting her entire life, in such detail, into a school journal that had the possibility of being read by a teacher? There are a few minor details concerning her relationship with Jason that I found to be a bit off as well. Overall, though, a good read.
3.0 out of 5 stars
A scary, gripping read,
This review is from: Leslie's Journal (Paperback)
I'll admit I didn't have the highest hopes for this story about Leslie, a daughter of divorced parents, who starts to write her most personal thoughts in a journal assigned to her by her English teacher. It seems like Leslie's only outlet, and since her teacher promised never to read it, what's the harm in putting down personal stuff, like the fact she likes Jason? Jason isn't exactly your average boyfriend however. His first "date" with Leslie involves too much alcohol and it isn't until later that Leslie realizes she's been raped. Leslie continues to see Jason after this, seeing something in the much older and richer guy. His behavior just starts to escalate, and then a new English teacher turns over Leslie's journal to the principal. Leslie's scared for her life and so are the readers in this disturbing story of teenage relationship violence.
5.0 out of 5 stars
leslies journal,
By A Customer
This review is from: Leslie's Journal (Paperback)
I would like to start off by saying that i really enjoyed this book! As i read it, it seemed like i had grown with the character as she went through her trying times with the boy Jason! I feel that most girls between the ages of 13 and 17 can sort of relate to the problems that Leslie went through in some manner. Maybe not as extreme as Leslies but the peer pressure really is a issue in high school! The only thing i was dissapointed about in this book was the ending! In the end you start to think, hasn't she gone through enough... i guess the author thought different! But overall this is a really good book and i would recommend it to any girl between the ages of 13-17!!!!
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