Fighting Words
Book description
*Newbery Honor Book*
*Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor*
A candid and fierce middle grade novel about sisterhood and sexual abuse, by two-time Newbery Honor winner and #1 New York Times best seller Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, author of The War that Saved My Life
Kirkus Prize Finalist
Boston Globe Best Book of…
- Coming soon!
Why read it?
2 authors picked Fighting Words as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book focuses on the mental health aspect of trauma and the devastating impact violence and assault can have on a young life.
Della, our ten-year-old narrator, carries a dry wit and a whole bunch of charm. I was hooked from the opening paragraph of Della showing off her new ampersand tattoo.
I literally thought, “Who is this girl? I just have to know more about her.” And boy, did I!
Della’s story is raw and real and cut me to the core. I especially loved the author’s portrayal of Della and her sister, Suki’s, impenetrable sibling bond.
This book…
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This story gently exposes the mental health fallout from long-term sexual abuse, including depression and a suicide attempt, but it’s told…
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