Like keep your eyes on the future, because thats where the answers are. Holly cupala audio books, best sellers, author bio. Tell me a secret by holly cupala is a book about a girl who gets pregnant. Aug 10, 2010 writer friend holly cupala s book trailer and contest. Tell me a secret ebook by holly cupala rakuten kobo. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Tell me a secret by holly cupala book trailer youtube. I mean there arent any placentas floating around in this book. A dear friend of mine just launched her first novel, tell me a secret. In the five years since her badgirl sister xandas death, miranda. Cupala writes a brutally honest story that can frustrate and anger the reader, making them side with miranda through it all and hoping that she manages to come out okay in the end. Writer friend holly cupala s book trailer and contest.
You see, we begin the book and main character rand has just come back from summer camp. Nor would i say i have ever had an interest in reading a book about teen pregnancy. Part of the authors proceeds from this book will go toward helping sexually exploited girls around the globe. Books news events bio faq contact back all tell me a secret dont breathe a word dear bully books all tell me a secret dont breathe a word dear bully news events. Holly cupala seventeenyearold rands unexpected pregnancy leads her on a path to unravel the mystery of her sisters death and face her own more hopeful future. Tell me a secret is a heartwrenchingly good contemporary ya read. Then one day, the idea for tell me a secret landed in my lap, and i just started writing. Interview with holly cupala, author of tell me a secret.
She wanted to dress like her, act like her, and to a certain extent be her. Today i have the distinct pleasure of bringing to you a fabulous debut book by holly cupala tell me a secret. Jan 24, 2011 the first two chapters hooked me enough to want to keep reading. When she isnt writing or making art, she explores seattle with her husband and daughter. In this powerful debut novel, stunning new talent holly cupala illuminates the dark. When she isnt making art and writing, she spends time with her husband and children in seattle, washington. Holly cupala s writing gets to the heart of high school drama and the ramifications of the choices that we make in a realistic and heartfelt way.
In the five years since her badgirl sister xandas death, miranda mathison has wondered about the secret her. Sep 21, 2009 tell me a secret by holly cupala cover. When she did, it became all about tragic poetry and slightly less tragic novels. In this powerful debut novel, stunning new talent holly cupala illuminates the dark struggle of a girl who must let go of her past to find a way into her own future. Teen fans will be captivated by the theme of owning your own path, the persistence of life and closure. Buy the hardcover book tell me a secret by holly cupala at indigo. Tell me a secret quotes showing 18 of 8 ask no questions, i tell no lies. Quite, good girl miranda is a fully realized character. Tell me a secret has captured teens and adults in search of a cantputitdown story of sisters, secrets, and ultimately hope. Rand has been living in the aftermath of her sisters death for years.
Buy a cheap copy of tell me a secret book by holly cupala. A portion of her proceeds goes toward helping sexually exploited girls around the world. After wrestling with the pins, i escaped with only a few scratches through the secret passageway dad had built between our bedrooms, her words burning in my heart. Jun 11, 2010 in this powerful debut novel, stunning new talent holly cupala illuminates the dark struggle of a girl who must let go of her past to find a way into her own future. Jun 22, 2010 tell me a secret is a difficult story about falling in love, being betrayed, and facing hard truths. Tell me a secret, and ill tell you one in the five years since her badgirl sister xanda s death, miranda mathison has wondered about the secret her sister took to the grave, and what really happened the night she died. It is no secret how much i love contemporary fiction and tmas makes my top favorites. Holly cupalas debut novel will be immensely popular among teens. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase.
Voice of youth advocates voya, for tell me a secret. Her novels are tell me a secret and dont breathe a word, and she is currently working on another. Sep 05, 2010 a raw and emotional story of family, sisterhood, and selfdiscovery, tell me a secret is a gripping story and an astounding debut. I dare you to set it down during its last hundred pages. Read more read less inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids.
The first two chapters hooked me enough to want to keep reading. I dont think shes in the official tenner community, but she is a technically a tenner i think. Tell me a secret, and ill tell you one in the five years since her badgirl sister xandas death, miranda mathison has wondered about the secret her sister took to the grave, and what really happened the night she died. Her debut book premieres in 2010 so im think im good to post this. I just finished reading it and what i loved about it most was that she really nailed the emotional climax of the book. Tell me a secret is a gripping, emotional story about a young girl with a tragic past and an uncertain future. Keep your eyes on the future, because thats where the answers are. Learn more about tell me a secret in the king county library system digital collection. There is much to discuss among generations about family dynamics, tragedy. Jan 08, 2019 read tell me a secret by holly cupala by holly cupala by holly cupala for free with a 30 day free trial. In the five years since her badgirl sister xandas death, miranda mathison has wondered about the secret her sister took to the grave, and what really happened the night she died. Rands journey will stay with you for a long time to come. In the five years since her badgirl sister xandas death, miranda mathison has wondered about the secret her sister took to the. Tell me a secret by holly cupala published by harpercollins on june 22nd 2010 pages.
Growing up, mandy idolized her older sister, xanda. Xanda never did tell me her secret, though i thought i could guess. Stripped of her former life, miranda must make a choice with tremendous consequences and finally face her sisters demons and her own. When she isnt contributing and writing, she spends time with her husband and daughter in seattle, washington. A raw and emotional story of family, sisterhood, and selfdiscovery, tell me a secret is a gripping story and an astounding debut. Tell me a secret in the five years since her badgirl sister xandas death, miranda mathison has wondered about the secret her sister took to the grave, and what really happened the night she died. Jennifer miskec, longwood university, farmville, va. In this powerful debut novel, stunning new talent holly cupala illuminates the dark struggle of a girl who must let go of her past to find a way into her future.
Publishers weekly, for tell me a secret holly cupala s debut novel will be immensely popular among teens. Holly cupala is a genius in how she chooses to reveal important details and pieces of the plot. I am the author of tell me a secret and dont breathe a word harpercollins. It was an emotional book, but i had a hard time connecting with the mc. Holly cupala wrote teen romance novels before she ever actually experienced teen romance. Tell me a secret by holly cupala overdrive rakuten. In this powerful debut ya novel, stunning new talent holly cupala illuminates the dark struggle of a girl who must let go of her past to find a way into her own future. It was like watching a train wreck waiting to happen while you are screaming at the mc cant you see the train is coming.
Read tell me a secret by holly cupala available from rakuten kobo. Holly cupala proves herself to be a powerful writing force with this one, and i cant wait to see what holly will write next. Tell me a secret by holly cupala is a touching read with characters that are sure to insight a strong reaction. Today i have t he distinct p leasure of bringing to you a fabulous debut book by holly cupala tell me a secret.
Books all tell me a secret dont breathe a word dear bully news events. Holly cupalas writing gets to the heart of high school drama and the ramifications of the choices that we make in a realistic and heartfelt way. Now, just as miranda is on the cusp of her dreamsa best friend to unlock. Written by holly cupala, audiobook narrated by jenna lamia. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. These days, her writing is less about tragedy and more about hope. Tell me a secret king county library system overdrive. Tell me a secret is a difficult story about falling in love, being betrayed, and facing hard truths. Some may appreciate cupalas gritty realism, but others will find this overwrought book a real downer. Tell me a secret, by holly cupala young adult book. Discover book depositorys huge selection of holly cupala books online. The story is something that happens a lot in this day and age, but cupalas version is raw and unforgettable. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
1147 738 674 1265 544 773 1227 664 831 1601 879 139 801 418 485 975 1489 1533 1028 1145 883 1525 1498 277 84 760 1250 51 1043 1086 414 1323 1634 863 1132 527 925 1056 143 1224 91 1087 626