Jujube is thrilled when Brent asks her out.
She is not so happy when the rumors start flying at school. Pretty soon her name is showing up on bathroom walls and everyone is whispering behind her back. When her mother gets involved, Jujube's reputation takes another hit. Deciding that someone has to take a stand, Jujube gathers all the other girls who have been labelled sluts—and worse—and tries to impress on her fellow students the damaging effects words can have on a person
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible. Available in Spanish as El qué dirán.
"At a time when we hear so much about bullying in schools, Sticks and Stones will encourage youngsters to find positive ways to fight back. Recommended."
– Canadian Book Review Annual
"Presents a quick glimpse of teen characters in contemporary settings...certainly deals with a timely and common problem, and will appeal to the reluctant reader."
– KLIATT
“This novel is an easy to read book with strong dialogue...Students will be interested in the character of Jujube and...the situation will be a familiar one.”
– Resource Links
"The high interest plot works - the action starts right away and the story is filled with gossip, tears, and righteous retribution."
– VOYA
“Demonstrates that hi-lo books do not automatically have to be of lesser literary quality. By launching the new hi-lo series with titles of already proven quality and interest from well-established YA authors, Orca Soundings are off to a fine start. Highly Recommended.”
– CM Magazine
American Library Association (ALA) Amelia Bloomer Book List | 2003 | Commended
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Quick Picks | 2003 | Short-listed
Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Our Choice | 2003 | Commended
Canadian Library Association (CLA) Young Adult Book Award | 2003 | Short-listed
Forest of Reading White Pine Award | 2003 | Nominated
