Oct 29, 2011 you can find janet gurtler on facebook you can find janet gurtler on twitter. If i tell by janet gurtler is a story of stereotypes, of discrimination and stigma, of a secret and a lapse in judgement. Laurens crammed bookshelf if i tell is the kind of book that captivates you from the first. Book reportif i tell by janet gurtler by phoenix miller. Coming up for air by janet gurtler i havent made a secret of the fact that this book who i kissed was inspired by my son, a cool dude who happens to have a severe peanut allergy. Buy the paperback book if i tell by janet gurtler at indigo. Racial prejudice, broken families, and isolation are all addressed in this book. She does not live in an igloo or play hockey, but she does love maple syrup and says. I used to joke with my son that before he kisses a girl, he has to ask her what she had for lunch. If i tell by janet gurtler overdrive rakuten overdrive. Sometimes i feel like junior adult books are better than adult books. Janet lives in okotoks alberta, canada with her husband, son, and a chubby black chihuahua named bruce. Oct 01, 2011 if i tell ebook written by janet gurtler. I think that this book hit the nail right on the head and showed that a romantic story can also include dilemmas that arent the modern day love story twist of events.
They are an independent duo with each other and like to gossip about tesss sister. Tess is the exact opposite of her beautiful, athletic sister. If i tell ebook by janet gurtler 9781402261046 rakuten kobo. Any opinions expressed are my honest opinions and were not impacted by my receipt of the free book. I see her books being mentioned every now and again, but havent read any of them. Buy a cheap copy of if i tell book by janet gurtler. In all, if youre looking for an honest and unique look at the life of a biracial teen, or just a good story, if i tell by janet gurtler is the book for you. Actually i like when people visit me, the house gets a good cleaning. I apparently loved it so much that i went over to kaylas house and said read it. Jun 12, 2011 well, i ve been rather quiet on the blog front. She has a young mother, a father who does not want her, and she lives in a town so small and so ignorant that fitting in has not come easy. If i tell by janet gurtler book cover, description, publication history.
This book was a fantastic overview of what bullying and racism are like in schools, and at the same time adding modern problems in teen lives. I stayed up late reading this one several nights in a row even though i had to work early in the am. Praise for if i tell gurtler unabashedly tackles several sensitive topics without sacrificing the story line and constructs a beautiful paradox by making the burden of carrying a secret the factor that enables jaz to face her outcast fear. Okay, im going to admit to the thing you should never admit to. Download read if i tell 2011 by janet gurtler in pdf. You can find janet gurtler on facebook you can find janet gurtler on twitter. It can teach the children of today about how some biracial people may feel. Read if i tell by janet gurtler available from rakuten kobo. Jaz is the result of a onenight stand between a black football player and a blonde princess. Kristina is the sporty one, tess is the smart one, and they each have their place. How i lost you by janet gurtler nook book ebook barnes. Janet gurtler s books have been called just right for fans of sarah dessen and jodi picoult booklist and reminiscen. In this riveting contemporary ya read, she explores the consequences of keeping the.
See all books authored by janet gurtler, including im not her, and dear teen me, and more on. Tess is your typical teenager, and goes through many of the problems a teenager would go through. I received a copy of if i tell gratis from sourcebooks. Janet gurtler tests the bonds of sisterhood in this moving debut that readers of jodi picoult and sarah dessen will savor. Discover book depositorys huge selection of janet gurtler books online. Janet gurtler is a rita finalist whose young adult books have been. It is a novel about jasmine jaz evans, a mistake a halfwhite, halfblack mutt. She is a quiet one and keeps her thoughts to herself. Janet gurtler lives in calgary alberta, near the canadian rockies, with her husband and son and. You can purchase if i tell at sourcebooks you can purchase if i tell at disclosure. A rita award finalist, janet gurtler s young adult books have been chosen for the junior library guild selection and as best books for teens from the canadian childrens book center. In this riveting contemporary ya read, she explores the consequences of keeping the ultimate secret. Janet gurtler lives in calgary alberta, near the canadian rockies, with her husband and son and a chubby chihuahua named bruce.
I feel like i should get onto reading some janet gurtler. Review the truth about us by janet gurtler with excerpt. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read if i tell. Second chance sunday im not her by janet gurtler andi. Janet gurtler s books have been called just right for fans of sarah dessen. Oct 18, 2011 i really enjoy her writing style as it is engaging and thought provoking. Of course that meant i had to clean and get ready for her visit. My mommy flew in this week to come to the i m not her book party. Highschool senior jaz sees her mothers boyfriend, simon, sharing a serious kiss with her own best friend, then finds out her mom is pregnant with his baby. If you are searching for more contemporary ya books, i highly recommend her books. Truth be told, this book deals with a lot of really tough themes that i think need to be addressed for teens. Janet gurtler books list of books by author janet gurtler thriftbooks. My favourite character would have to be jackson because he was always caring and forgiving.
Suddenly tess is the center of the popular crowd, everyone eager for updates. Book reportif i tell by janet gurtler by phoenix millerbush. Her latest contemporary ya novel is by turns gripping, heartwrenching, and joyous as one teen girl has to find the courage to carry on after a devastating tragedy. If i tell by janet gurtler is a book that raises many what if. Laurens crammed bookshelf if i tell is the kind of book. In this riveting contemporary ya read, she explores the consequences of keeping the ultimat.
The readiacs gurtlers writing is beautiful, vivid in description and voice and pulling readers in early. Conclusion how the story relates to my life overall, i liked this story. This is the second book that ive read by janet gurtler and i have to say that gurtler never ceases to surprise me. See all books authored by janet gurtler, including im not her, and dear teen me, and. Janet gurtler i look nothing like this picture anymore. Sarah ockler, bestselling author of fixing delilah and twenty boy summer on im not her. I wasnt expecting this book to be about biracial problems, but im glad it was.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. If i tell hawaii state public library system overdrive. The readiacs janet gurtler has a way with words that works really well in contemporary ya, and i love her style. Janet gurtler books list of books by author janet gurtler.
This book takes my worst fears and puts them it into action. Heartbreaking and emotionally evocative, if i tell is is a story of selfgrowing, understanding and forgiveness. Ive read other blogs comparing gurtler to sarah dessen and i agree. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. If i tell by janet gurtler in djvu, fb3, rtf download e book.
If i tell is a sweet journey of a girl who was never really given a chance. Gurtler handles complex issues of friendship and fidelity with laughoutloud humor and engaging frankness. Her thoughts and personality are sure to make you laugh throughout the. Janet lives in okotoks alberta, canada with her husband, son, a chubby black chihuahua named bruce and a blonde golden retriever named betty white. Apr 23, 20 gurtler handles complex issues of friendship and fidelity with laughoutloud humor and engaging frankness. This novel also addresses the pressure students feel to fit in and encourages them to stay true to themselves. Your purchase supports more than words, a nonprofit job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business. Janet gurtler doesnt sugar coat anything at all, which i really admired her for. What i liked about this book was the transformation of the relationships in this family as they deal with the fear and devastation of cancer. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Apr 01, 2015 there is something about janet gurtler novels that just makes me binge read them.
A rita award finalist and crystal kite award finalist, janet gurtler s young adult books have been chosen for the junior library guild selection and as best books for teens from the canadian childrens book center. If you remember, i thought janet gurtler s other book, if i tell, was only soso. The problem now is that i want more and will have to wait. Nov 24, 2015 if i tell by janet gurtler in djvu, fb3, rtf download e book. Books to date include, im not her, if i tell, who i kissed and how i lost you. Give two problems that the characters in the story experienced. I really enjoy her writing style as it is engaging and thought provoking. Apr 06, 2015 about janet gurtler rita award finalist janet gurtlers young adult books have been chosen for the junior library guild selection and as best books for teens from the canadian childrens book center. She has had her writing compared to judy blume and jodi picoult and that makes her happy. If i tell by janet gurtler is published by sourcebooks fire 2011.
687 157 582 77 1492 953 1482 140 468 62 428 262 404 1394 1185 1029 1268 494 188 585 981 938 1427 710 576 546 575 1140 714 262 1155 1273 438 981 1280 870 246 687 38 1253 298 339 1058