Please add your book in alphabetical order by Title :  highlight the title : include a brief synopis (3-5 lines) : add any concerns that should be considered : include the 2-3 line book talk tag line that you use to sell the book and finish with your name, district and position.

Twisted : Laurie Halse Anderson

Tyler goes from geek to buff after spending a summer roofing the school as punishment for his misdeeds. His life is out of control, his father explosively angry and obsessed with his train set, Tyler goes to a popular party and the aftermath is desasterous, and his seething anger can no longer be held in.

This book is funny and frightening by turns. It deals with family dysfunction, there is a rape accusation, teen drinking and some shocking violence.

Book Talk Tag Line: What would cause you to take a baseball bat and destroy a parent's prized collection? Find out why Tyler does it by reading Twisted.

Added by Ann Morgester, Anchorage School District, HS Librarian, Library Curriculum Coordinator

What Happened to Cass McBride: Gail Giles

Kyle Kirby has planned a horrible revenge on Cass McBride whom he blames for the death of his brother David. He digs a hole. Drugs Cass. Kidnaps her. Puts her in a box-underground. He buries her alive.

This is a disturbing book that deals with the issues of bullying, the damage that even unintended and thoughtless cruelty can have.

BookTalk Tag Line: What happened to Cass McBride? (ask 3 or 4 students who haven't read the book what they think might have happened) Finish the tag with , Well, she was buried alive...... So who wants to read it????

Added by Ann Morgester, Anchorage School District, HS Librarian, Library Curriculum Coordinator.