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Allan stratton born 1951 is a canadian playwright and novelist. Leslies journal is a realistic and thoughtprovoking glimpse into the mind of a frightened and desperate teenage girl. Her days in school are numbered, she has problems at home, and her behavior just may alienate the only friend she has. Leslies journal ebook by allan stratton rakuten kobo. His first ya novel was the ala best book leslies journal. Cameron and his mom have been on the run for five years. With our online resources, you can find leslies journal.
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Its numerous citations include the children s africana book award, best book for older readers. Curriculum materials lindsay ann burke memorial fund. While working on an honours degree in english at victoria university in the university. Here is a book that examines the adolescent girl s deep need for affirmation as a sexually attractive being and how the drive for that affirmation can lead to unimaginable consequences.
Leslies journal is a great journal about living through an abusive relationship with a horrible guy. Allan has safaried in africa, hiked the great wall of china, explored pyramids in egypt and flown over cappadocia in a balloon. By elin stebbins waldal sound beach publishing a must read for all, high school and up. Printz honour book chandas secrets, curse of the dream witch winner of the canadian library association book of the year for children award, the governor generals finalist the. It was one of several magazines started by publisher and illustrator frank leslie. Despite these challenges, chanda does well in school, tends to many daily needs for her family, and deals with the erratic drinking and womanizing of her mother s current livein man. Publication date 1855 topics american newspapers publisher. Its a vile story but one that needs to be told and be heard. I love meeting readers and would be happy to answer any questions you might have. Allan stratton is the internationally acclaimed author of the dogs winner of the red maple award, chanda s wars winner of the canadian library association young adult book award, the michael l. Download leslie s journal ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. Leslies journal by allan stratton overdrive rakuten overdrive. But when the handsome jason mccready, a senior, transfers to her school and asks her out, leslie believes there.
Leslies journal was selected for the american library associations best books. Throughout its decades of existence, the weekly provided illustrations and reportsfirst with. Playwright allan strattons first novel for teens, leslies journal, is a cautionary tale about teenage love gone drastically wrong. Strattion at the eden mills writers festival in 2012. Download pdf leslie s journal free online new books in. Hi,im allan stratton, the author of chandas secrets. Select this result to view allen leslies phone number, address, and more.
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Read leslies journal by allan stratton available from rakuten kobo. Leslie s journal is a great journal about living through an abusive relationship with a horrible guy. Leslies journal by allan stratton leslies journal is about a 16 year old named leslie, who went through a lot of creepy drama. Leslie cant seem to avoid trouble, whether its at school or at home. Its against the law for somebody to steal your bike but apparently it doesnt matter if somebody tries to steal your best friend. Looking for stability after her parents divorce, fifteenyearold leslie finds herself trapped in an abusive relationship with her boyfriend, jason. I love meeting readers, so if you have a question for me, feel free to email me through this website or my own website. Download free leslies journal allan stratton leslies journal allan stratton leslies journal allan stratton leslies journal is a realistic and thoughtprovoking glimpse into the mind of a frightened and desperate teenage girl teenagers will relate to her struggle for independence and her cry for help. Allan stratton is the internationally acclaimed author of the dogs winner of the red maple award, chandas wars winner of the canadian library association young adult book award, the michael l. Once she transferred to her new high school things started to get uncomfortable. It was made into the movie life, above all a very close adaptation that premiered at cannes, spring 2010, and.
Just write me co this site, or, if you want to see all the foreign edition covers, at my website. Allan stratton is the internationally acclaimed author of chandas secrets, winner of the american library associations michael l. Allen is related to maxine j leslie and mindy j leslie as well as 2 additional people. Sign up or sign in to see availability for your saved libraries at a glance. When they settle in an isolated farmhouse, cameron starts to see and hear things that arent possible. It will feature reading recommendations, information on new titles and resources in the branches, special events and programs, as well as other information of interest to you. The writing style reflects leslies thoughts and can, in turn, be condescending, derogatory, profane and antiestablishment. Some of his best known works include leslies journal 2000, chandas secrets 2004 and borderline 2010. Leslies journal by allan stratton, hardcover barnes. Oct 15, 2010 allans first ya novel was the ala best book leslies journal, recently rereleased in a revised, updated version. Allan stratton recently returned from africa where he met the people who inspired this book. Leslies journal by allan stratton fantastic fiction. Leslies journal by allan stratton leslie cant seem to avoid trouble, whether its at school or at home. A gripping story about the dark side of a first love.
Suddenly, jason, the cool new senior at school, enters her life. Start reading leslies journal on your kindle in under a minute. Playwright allan stratton s first novel for teens, leslie s journal, is a cautionary tale about teenage love gone drastically wrong. Leslies journal this will cause any parent of young daughters to lose sleep. It was one of several magazines started by publisher and illustrator frank leslie throughout its decades of existence, the weekly provided illustrations and reportsfirst with woodengravings and daguerreotypes, later with more. It all starts with leslie, an angry, confused, rebellious girl in need of validation. Leslies journal quotes by allan stratton goodreads.
Shaw, phd, is an emeritus professor of marketing at florida atlantic university. His plays include nurse jane goes to hawaii and rexy. Allan stratton is an acclaimed playwright and author, who began his career acting at the stratford festival and regional theaters across canada. She is in trouble at school, her life at home is a mess and she is about to lose her best friend katie. You will be glad to know that right now leslies journal allan stratton pdf is available on our online library. Leslie s writings are funny, emotional, and at times shocking, without a shred of self pity. Leslies journal by allan stratton sorry about the lightingand sorry i havent been on here is a. Stratton was born in stratford, ontario, and began his professional arts career while he was still in high school when james reaney published his play the rusting heart in the literary magazine alphabet. Leslies jo urnal by allan stratton leslie cant seem to avoid trouble, whether its at school or at home. Leslie cant seem to avoid trouble, whether it s at school or at home. Sep 30, 2008 leslies journal is one of those books that you have to put down and walk away from.
Other titles for young adults include chanda s wars, borderline and leslie s journal. In this novel, stratton takes us into a teen world that reverberates with the emotion and tension of a relationship gone wrong. He has traveled widely in south africa, zimbabwe and botswana, in association with various agencies involved in the fight against hivaids. Later, she meets a senior boy named jason who keeps flirting with her. Download free leslies journal allan stratton leslies journal allan stratton leslies journal allan stratton leslies journal is a realistic and thoughtprovoking glimpse into the mind of a frightened and desperate teenage girl teenagers will relate to her struggle for independence and. He is past head of drama at an arts school in toronto and a former member of new yorks the actors studio. Leslie s world seems to be crashing all around her. Allan has safaried in africa, hiked the great wall of china, explored pyramids in egypt and flown over cappadocia in. If your a fan of books like trecherous love or speak i reccomend this to you. I love meeting readers, so if you have a question for me, feel free to email me through this. Other titles for young adults include chandas wars, borderline and leslies journal. Leslies, volumes 4547 john albert sleicher full view 1878. Allan stratton deftly draws the reader in to the heart and mind of.
His last novel, chandas wars, was a junior library guild selection, won the canadian library associations young adult canadian book award, 2009, and is. Leslies journal tells the story of an abusive relationship and tells it well, with emotion that will ring true in every teens ears, and give them no choice but to pass it along to their friends. Allan straton s novel annick press, 2004 is set in an african community riddled with hivaids and plagued by denial, fear, and misconceptions. His first ya novel was the ala best book leslie s journal.
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