1. by Laurie Halse Anderson Recommended by Rudy Garcia,Robin Godoy, Michel Garcia, Luis A.

2. Who is the main character?  Name: Tyler miller  Age: 17  Talents, Skills, Important Traits:  Three Descriptive Adjectives:  “People had ignored me when I was nerd boy, but that changed after I got arrested ” (Anderson 1).

3. Who is a supporting character?  Name: Bethany  Age: 17  Talents, Skills, Important Traits: she is hot  Three Descriptive Adjectives: smart, active, likes to party  “” (Stratton ).

4. What is the story about?  Setting (Time, Place, Environment, Etc.): beginning of school year, school and Tyler's house, fall  Main Conflict: the main conflict is that Tyler likes Bethany but she is not sure she likes him back.

5. What is one of the major themes?  Definition of Theme:  Courage-“I grabbed the front of parker’s shoulder pads, lifted him off the ground, and slammed him against lockers…” (Anderson 69)  Love-“thought I’d come see you for a change. So, um, you going to the game tonight. Cause I am. You big dummy, I want you to go with me.” (Anderson 110 /111 ).

6. What is one important scene?  One important scene is that Tyler is now standing up for him self.  We choose this scene because he is believing in him.

7. Visual Image from an important scene  “I grabbed the front of parker’s shoulder pads, lifted him off the ground, and slammed him against the lockers” (Anderson 69). this is important because he show couage.

8. What connections can you make to this book?  Compare to another book or to a current media/local/world situation: after class, t plowed my way down the hall,feeling the eyes, trying to play Hannah's game.  Explain: one time me and my brother were walk down the hall and I was trying to play round truth or dare with this girl.

9. Why should you read this book?  One reason to read this book because it is good to read.  This book is for young adults  This book is funny and interesting to read.