No one expects Jujube to fight back when her reputation takes a beating. (RL2.6)
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"Demonstrates that hi-lo books do not automatically have to be of lesser literary quality. By launching the new hi-lo series with titles of already proven quality and interest from well-established YA authors, Orca Soundings are off to a fine start. Highly Recommended." (CM Magazine 20020906)
"At a time when we hear so much about bullying in schools, Sticks and Stones will encourage youngsters to find positive ways to fight back. Recommended." (Canadian Book Review Annual 20030101)
"Presents a quick glimpse of teen characters in contemporary settings...certainly deals with a timely and common problem, and will appeal to the reluctant reader." (KLIATT 20020701)
"This novel is an easy to read book with strong dialogue...Students will be interested in the character of Jujube and...the situation will be a familiar one." (Resource Links 20030101)
"The high interest plot works - the action starts right away and the story is filled with gossip, tears, and righteous retribution." (VOYA 20021001) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
"At a time when we hear so much about bullying in schools, Sticks and Stones will encourage youngsters to find positive ways to fight back. Recommended." (Canadian Book Review Annual 20030101)
"Presents a quick glimpse of teen characters in contemporary settings...certainly deals with a timely and common problem, and will appeal to the reluctant reader." (KLIATT 20020701)
"This novel is an easy to read book with strong dialogue...Students will be interested in the character of Jujube and...the situation will be a familiar one." (Resource Links 20030101)
"The high interest plot works - the action starts right away and the story is filled with gossip, tears, and righteous retribution." (VOYA 20021001) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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"What do you think, Scott-a seven?" Scott looked me up and down. "Maybe on a good day." Jujube is thrilled when Brent asks her out. She is not so happy when the rumors start flying at school. Pretty soon her name is showing up on bathroom walls and everyone is snickering and sniping. When her mother gets involved, Jujube's reputation takes another hit. Deciding that someone has to take a stand, Jujube gathers all the other girls who are labeled sluts-and worse-and tries to impress on her fellow students the damage that can be done by assigning a label that reduces a person to an object.
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By Megan
Format:Paperback
In the book Sticks and Stones there's a girl named Jujube.She went out with a boy named Brent.Brent didn't like her he just wanted to have a girl to mess around with so he dumped her and told everybody rumors about her.She was really upset and she told her mother about it,and started crying.
I really like the book because it was realistic and it was my type of book.It was really interesting.I didn't like the part when Jujube started to cry because Brent was talking about her.Also I liked when Sophie throws the hackeysack at Brent and it hit him on the butt.
I recommend this book to middle school kids because it tells "Don't judge people on what they look like."Also it talks about how people get hurt inside really bad.
Format:Paperback
Jujube becomes the target of a vicuous gossip and bathroom wall grafitti when her dance date doesn't deny the rumor that she slept with him on the their first date. Refusing to become a victim, she uses her class assignment on Ways We Communicate to fight an administration that refuses to take the matter seriously.
Sticks and Stones is part of Orca's Soundings series. Written by award winning Canadian authors, the short themetic novels are designed for classroom use with special appeal for the reluctant reader. Large print type and simply constructed sentences combine with a flashy neon title and striking color photograph to hook. Characterization is a bit flat, perhaps because of the brevity of the novels, but the plot is strong (if not complex) in both novels. Sticks and Stones has a sympathetic character and universal theme. Based on real life events, are ideal for discussion and could even create a neat segway into current events. Highly recommended.
Sticks and Stones is part of Orca's Soundings series. Written by award winning Canadian authors, the short themetic novels are designed for classroom use with special appeal for the reluctant reader. Large print type and simply constructed sentences combine with a flashy neon title and striking color photograph to hook. Characterization is a bit flat, perhaps because of the brevity of the novels, but the plot is strong (if not complex) in both novels. Sticks and Stones has a sympathetic character and universal theme. Based on real life events, are ideal for discussion and could even create a neat segway into current events. Highly recommended.
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Format:Paperback
Sticks and Stones is a book about a girl who gets back stabbed by her so-called friend. One little action changed her whole life. Throughout the book you will find out how she tries to fix her life.
What I liked about the bookwas that it was just like a high school problem. I also liked that it was very realistic. I really liked the fact that I could visualize the characters.
I would recommend this book to 7th graders because I think they would get it more than younger students.
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Sticks and Stones
Have you have hear someone talk about you behind your back?Well in the book Sticks and Stones By: Beth Goobie. Read more
Published on Jun 8 2004
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Sticks and Stones
The story is about a girl that thought about having sex and quickly changed her mind. The girl's name is Jujube and we never really get her real name. Read more
Published on Jun 7 2004
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Sticks and Stones
Sticks and Stones is a book abouty a girl named Jujube. Other girls at schoolbecome her enemies at school and start caling her "SLUT" behind her back. Read more
Published on Jun 7 2004
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The book isn't extremely long, but I really enjoyed it. I read it sometime last year. It's about this girl who is flamed by this guy who she didn't want to go far with. Read more
Published on May 5 2003 by Deena
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