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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.World of Books (was SecondSale)
AbeBooks seller since December 20, 2007
Condition: Used - Good
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A smart, explosive examination of gender discrimination and its ramifications. -- Publishers Weekly From Laura Bates, internationally renowned feminist and founder of the Everyday Sexism Project, comes a realistic novel for the #metoo era. The Burning will prompt all readers to consider the implications of sexism and the role we can each play in ending itWhat happens when you can't run or hide from a mistake that goes viral?New school. Check. New town. Check. New last name. Check. Social media profiles? Deleted.Anna and her mother have moved hundreds of miles to put the past behind them. Anna hopes to make a fresh start and escape the harassment she's been subjected to. But then rumors and whispers start, and Anna tries to ignore what is happening by immersing herself in learning about Maggie, a local woman accused of witchcraft in the seventeenth century. A woman who was shamed. Silenced. And whose story has unsettling parallels to Anna's own. The Burning is a powerful call to action, perfect for readers looking for: feminist novels for teensyoung adult realistic fiction bookscontemporary novels with historical fiction elementsbooks that deal with current events and issuesPraise for The Burning: A haunting rallying cry against sexism and bullying. --Kirkus ReviewsEmotionally charged.powerful. --Booklist A painfully realistic, spellbinding novel. --Shelf AwarenessBates's twist on a cautionary tale will take readers on an emotional roller coaster. --School Library Journal. …
Seller Inventory # 00031756627
- Title
- The Burning
- Author
- Laura Bates
- Publisher
- Sourcebooks Fire
- Publication year
- 2020
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1728206731
- ISBN 13
- 9781728206738
An Amazon Best Book of the Month!
"A smart, explosive examination of gender discrimination and its ramifications." ― Publishers Weekly
From Laura Bates, internationally renowned feminist and founder of the Everyday Sexism Project, comes a realistic novel for the #metoo era. The Burning will prompt all readers to consider the implications of sexism and the role we can each play in ending it
What happens when you can't run or hide from a mistake that goes viral?
New school. Check.
New town. Check.
New last name. Check.
Social media profiles? Deleted.
Anna and her mother have moved hundreds of miles to put the past behind them. Anna hopes to make a fresh start and escape the harassment she's been subjected to. But then rumors and whispers start, and Anna tries to ignore what is happening by immersing herself in learning about Maggie, a local woman accused of witchcraft in the seventeenth century. A woman who was shamed. Silenced. And whose story has unsettling parallels to Anna's own.
The Burning is a powerful call to action, perfect for readers looking for:
- feminist novels for teens
- young adult realistic fiction books
- contemporary novels with historical fiction elements
- books that deal with current events and issues
Praise for The Burning:
"A haunting rallying cry against sexism and bullying." ―Kirkus Reviews
"Emotionally charged...powerful." ―Booklist
"A painfully realistic, spellbinding novel." ―Shelf Awareness
"Bates's twist on a cautionary tale will take readers on an emotional roller coaster". ―School Library Journal
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World of Books (was SecondSale)
Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since December 20, 2007
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Founded in 2002, World of Books is a leading online destination for buying and selling both preloved and new books, committed to making sustainable reading accessible to all. With a mission to help people read more and waste less, World of Books offers a huge range of affordable, high-quality books — giving both new and preloved titles a second life. The company also operates World of Books – Sell Your Books, an easy-to-use platform that allows customers to trade in unwanted books for cash, helping to keep books in circulation while promoting sustainability. As a Certified B Corp, World of Books is driven by a vision to become the world’s largest and most sustainable dedicated online bookstore. The company measures its success through the positive environmental impact it creates, the value it provides to customers, and its ability to operate profitably while supporting its sustainable mission …
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