Atkins, Catherine. The
File on Angelyn Stark.
250 pgs. Alfred A. Knopf, 2011. $13.06.
(Language : R [several swears, couple “f”]; Mature Content : PG-13; Violence :
PG)
Angelyn
smokes, swears, fights, and acts impulsively. She gives her boyfriend just
enough to distract him from wanting more. She is blamed for most of what she
and her friends get up to, and insists on taking blame when she’s not. Her mom
certainly makes it clear that everything is her fault. When a teacher
at her high school sees potential in her, she confuses the lines between teacher,
friend, father, and lover. I found it interesting to get to know Angelyn Stark,
and to witness how she would often either push back in anger or reach out
inappropriately.
This
story deals with the very mature issue of sexual abuse, but the author uses
subtle language that authentically captures the confusion and resentment that
would result from a three-year silence after such an experience, thus making
this book appropriate for some high school settings. Consider it for your
reluctant readers, as the reading level is low.
HS
– OPTIONAL. Reviewer: PKFoster, teacher-librarian
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