Additionally, all of Alcott's characters are well developed, from Charlie's parents to the Indian American twins in her English class, who befriend her. Complex emotional content is handled tactfully and sensitively. Charlie's sexual thoughts and desires are candidly and honestly depicted. Alcott pushes the boundaries in this exploration of a taboo student-teacher relationship. Drummond is friendly to everyone, but Charlie senses that there is something different about his feelings for her. Charlie develops an intense and all-consuming crush on him, fueled by their time working on the newspaper together and discussing books in and out of class. When Charlie's Type-A mother insists that she participate in an extracurricular activity, the girl joins the school newspaper, newly revived by Mr. He's young, super-friendly, and seems to get her. Drummond, her new English teacher, is the only bright spot in her life. Her ever-loyal best friend, Lila, has become popular overnight, throwing Charlie's social inadequacies into sharper contrast. In fact, Charlie has applied early decision to Oberlin College. Introverted, not traditionally pretty, and a bit of a bookworm, she has her sights set on life after high school. Winners will be announced on this site and in our monthly newsletter ( sign up now!) within 30 days after the giveaway ends.ĭuring each giveaway, we ask entrants a question pertaining to the book.Gr 10 Up-Charlie is dreading her senior year.
US & Canada only.Įntering is simple, just fill out the entry form below. You can visit Jessica online at, on Twitter at and on Facebook.Ģ winners will each receive a copy of the book. EVEN WHEN YOU LIE TO ME is her first novel.
She graduated from Bennington College and has worked at a children’s publisher in the UK. JESSICA ALCOTT lives with her husband and their two cats. To learn more about this book and see our review, go HERE. She also thinks she might not be the only one with a crush.įans of John Green’s Looking for Alaska and David Levithan’s Every Day will embrace this poignant exploration of taboo love set against the backdrop of a suburban high school. And Charlie thinks he’s the only one who gets her. Another year of navigating her tense relationship with her perfectionist mom.īut everything changes when she meets her new English teacher. Another year of hiding behind the covers of her favorite novels. Another year of living in the shadow of her best friend, Lila. High school senior Charlotte, aka Charlie, isn’t looking forward to her last year of high school. Sometimes the best lessons can’t be taught.
Even When You Lie to Me by Jessica Alcott Release Date: June 9, 2015
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