A. A Certain October Quotes Showing 1-2 of 2 “My life is like tofu—it's what gets added that makes it interesting.” ― Angela Johnson, A Certain October Here we meet Scotty, a teenage girl who thinks of herself as rather bland, like tofu. The climax of the book, and the events leading up to it, were not very....well....climactic. And it’s true that Scotty’s friends, Misha and Falcone, and her brother, Keone, make life delicious. Angela Johnson. But when a terrible accident occurs, Scotty feels responsible for the loss of someone she hardly knew, and the world goes wrong. I don't have much to say about this one. The author uses the flashback method, as well as the "it was just a dre. It's still the Midwest around here, no matter how many open-minded people you surround yourself with.”, Angie Thomas Invites Readers to a Carter Family Reunion with 'Concrete Rose'. Johnson, Angela (Author) Aug 2012. A CERTAIN OCTOBER. Likewise, Scotty deals with her autistic brother's long-term hospital stay as a result of the same accident. It's realistic she'd carry guilt, but it didn't carry the whole story for me. KIRKUS REVIEW. As such, I don't think any review coming from me is super reliable since I didn't experience it the way I'd prefer. A Certain October By Angela Johnson About the Book What would you do if your life drastically changed in an instant? Had A Certain October been written in a more linear fashion, I would have easily given it four stars. Her anguish, then jubilation, comes through very clearly and the small snapshot into her life definitely had me interested. Here we meet Scotty, a teenage girl who thinks of herself as rather bland, like tofu. Z wysyłką od But when a terrible accident occurs, Scotty feels responsible for the loss of someone she hardly knew, and the world goes wrong. An heartfelt YA book about life after grief. Informujemy także, że korzystając z serwisu Ceneo.pl, wyrażasz zgodę na przechowywanie w Twoim urządzeniu plików cookies lub stosowanie innych podobnych technologii oraz na wykorzystywanie ich do dopasowywania treści marketingowych i reklam, o ile pozwala na to konfiguracja Twojej przeglądarki. Download or stream A Certain October by Angela Johnson. Angela Johnson is fabulous and amazing, but I just feel like I've read this book a million times before and there wasn't enough originality to make me want to read it again: Awesome girl with fabulous, hilarious pseudo-misfit friends and an autistic younger brother gets caught in the middle of a freak accident that completely rips her world apart and makes her feel like every bad thing is her fault. Angie Thomas was as stunned as her fans when she was spurred to write a prequel to The Hate U Give, her blockbuster 2017 YA debut inspired by... To see what your friends thought of this book, First Part Last was also a slim volume, but it packed so much more of a punch than A Certain October. So I finished this book about two weeks ago and I was so FLOORED by it that I couldn't even write about it. Rafbók. Thank you Angela for offering us teen characters who are silly, strong, loving and kind. Other Editions of This Title: Paperback (9/3/2013) Description. For one, the central plot isn't revealed until around page 40, and even then I'm not sure what has happened or what the protagonist -Scotty- is planning to do about it. High school junior Scotty lives with her dad, stepmom, and seven-year-old autistic... read more. Either way, it's a beautifully written very poignant book about life. Więcej w Polityce Plików Cookies. As a reader, it is hard to rely on the recollections of the main character when some of which that is presented as fact initially is explained away. I found it hard to connect with the main character. As a main character, Scotty doesn't make much of an impression, compared to her gorgeous and confident best friends. (9780689865053). Winner Description: Author: Johnson, Angela. Just re-read this coming of age story about finding yourself while trying to overcome tragedy. The author takes too long to get to the heart of the story, namely a tragedy that shakes Scotty to her very core. A Certain October. While I found A Certain October entertaining enough as I read it, I don't think it is a memorable book. Misha always gets attention but is determined to stay true to herself even when chosen for the Homecoming Court, tattoos and dreads and all. And it's true that Scotty's friends, Misha and Falcone, and her brother, Keone, make life delicious. Certain October. Our teens need to see more characters like these. Scotty is a regular teenager, looking forward to the upcoming homecoming dance. It was a tiny choice made on the part of Kris and not herself that caused his death -- it was all a matter of circumstance. Then in October everything changes because of a train accident. Goodreads has it listed under this title. And it's true that Scotty's friends, Misha and Faclone, and her brother, Keone, make life delicious. She mourns, she hopes, she hurts, and it seems like nothing will ever be the same again. Johnson packs a lot into a very short book about love, loss, coming of age teen experience. Cart Remember to clear the cache and close the browser window. Zobacz inne Literatura obcojęzyczna, najtańsze i najlepsze oferty, opinie.. She cannot tell what is a dream and what is real. I'm a huge fan of Angela Johnson's books and wish they were available to me during my preteen-young adolescent years. A Certain October MSU Children's & YA Literature Collection: Author: Angela Johnson: Publisher: Simon and Schuster, 2012: ISBN: 0689865058, 9780689865053: Length: 158 pages: Subjects Good to pass on to a teen with an autistic sibling, loss of a sibling. Inspired designs on t-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Classic Catalog | Contact Us; Search Limit (2012) A Certain October. A Certain October. It's not a bad book--I just got bored. Scotty’s world is turned upside down when an accident leaves her brother severely injured, an acquaintance dead and Scotty feeling responsible. By A Certain Credibility. New York: Simon & Schuster. ZERO STARS. Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction Face Value: This cover is perfect.I love it. Shop our range of T-Shirts, Tanks, Hoodies, Dresses, and more. This is a story that takes the small details of life and then shows how a single event can tear through, changing life forever. By Scotty’s little brother is injured severely and another boy is killed. Three-time Coretta Scott King Award–winner Angela Johnson writes a wrenching, honest book about surviving the unimaginable and finding a way to go on. by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing. Be the first to ask a question about A Certain October. AMAZON BARNES & NOBLE LOCAL BOOKSELLER GET WEEKLY BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: Email Address Subscribe. Free 2-day shipping. Aby otrzymać CeneoPunkty najpierw. Rising Action Resolution She learned that everything happens for a reason She gets close with Kris's Best friend , Jason, they go to the dance together and are happy. This was one of them. August 28th 2012 Angela Johnson is fabulous and amazing, but I just feel like I've read this book a million times before and there wasn't enough originality to make me want to read it again: Awesome girl with fabulous, hilarious pseudo-misfit friends and an autistic younger brother gets caught in the middle of a freak accident that completely rips her world apart and makes her feel like every bad thing is her fault. Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. Za ocenę zakupionego produktu otrzymasz 3 CeneoPunkty. It was told in a very straightforward manner at a very slow pace. Scotty compares herself to tofu: no flavor unless you add something. Pamiętaj, że oni również mogą korzystać ze swoich zaufanych podwykonawców. Contemporary Fiction Lovers, YA, Adults, Teachers. I liked her but I wasn't drawn in to her story. "Scotty compares herself to tofu : no flavor unless you add something. Her best friends too seem to be more interesting to Scotty. Carl Barks. Her best friends too seem to be more interesting to Scotty. Scotty feels re. Not a "bad" book, but also not memorable. Decyduje o tym mechanizm licytacji. [The train crashed (not that they described it in very good detail), Kris died and Scotty's little brother got into a coma before waking back up and Scotty feels bad (kinda). All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. High quality A Certain October Quotes gifts and merchandise. The people around her seem more vibrant and complex like her little brother who has autism and enjoys trains, being naked, and eating cookies. After a train accident causes the death of a boy from school who stayed on past his stop to keep her company and to help her handle her little brother, she blames herself and grieves as well for her autistic brother, lying in a coma. This book was a little confusing at first because the story wasn't in sequential order, but overall it was a good book. 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