Aug 10, 2010 writer friend holly cupala s book trailer and contest. Jun 22, 2010 tell me a secret is a difficult story about falling in love, being betrayed, and facing hard truths. Tell me a secret, by holly cupala young adult book. Then one day, the idea for tell me a secret landed in my lap, and i just started writing. I dont think shes in the official tenner community, but she is a technically a tenner i think. I dare you to set it down during its last hundred pages. In the five years since her badgirl sister xandas death, miranda mathison has wondered about the secret her. Jan 08, 2019 read tell me a secret by holly cupala by holly cupala by holly cupala for free with a 30 day free trial. The story is something that happens a lot in this day and age, but cupalas version is raw and unforgettable. When she isnt making art and writing, she spends time with her husband and children in seattle, washington.
Books news events bio faq contact back all tell me a secret dont breathe a word dear bully books all tell me a secret dont breathe a word dear bully news events. Tell me a secret holly cupala hardcover harpercollins publishers. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Holly cupala s writing gets to the heart of high school drama and the ramifications of the choices that we make in a realistic and heartfelt way. A portion of her proceeds goes toward helping sexually exploited girls around the world. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Holly cupala seventeenyearold rands unexpected pregnancy leads her on a path to unravel the mystery of her sisters death and face her own more hopeful future.
When she isnt writing or making art, she explores seattle with her husband and daughter. Growing up, mandy idolized her older sister, xanda. Jennifer miskec, longwood university, farmville, va. Tell me a secret by holly cupala book trailer youtube. Her novels are tell me a secret and dont breathe a word, and she is currently working on another. Cupala writes a brutally honest story that can frustrate and anger the reader, making them side with miranda through it all and hoping that she manages to come out okay in the end.
Writer friend holly cupala s book trailer and contest. Holly cupala is a genius in how she chooses to reveal important details and pieces of the plot. Keep your eyes on the future, because thats where the answers are. Tell me a secret quotes showing 18 of 8 ask no questions, i tell no lies. It was like watching a train wreck waiting to happen while you are screaming at the mc cant you see the train is coming.
Books all tell me a secret dont breathe a word dear bully news events. I mean there arent any placentas floating around in this book. You see, we begin the book and main character rand has just come back from summer camp. Tell me a secret in the five years since her badgirl sister xandas death, miranda mathison has wondered about the secret her sister took to the grave, and what really happened the night she died. Holly cupala proves herself to be a powerful writing force with this one, and i cant wait to see what holly will write next. I am the author of tell me a secret and dont breathe a word harpercollins. A dear friend of mine just launched her first novel, tell me a secret. She wanted to dress like her, act like her, and to a certain extent be her.
In this powerful debut novel, stunning new talent holly cupala illuminates the dark struggle of a girl who must let go of her past to find a way into her own future. Xanda never did tell me her secret, though i thought i could guess. Like keep your eyes on the future, because thats where the answers are. Tell me a secret is a gripping, emotional story about a young girl with a tragic past and an uncertain future. Discover book depositorys huge selection of holly cupala books online. Sep 21, 2009 tell me a secret by holly cupala cover. There is much to discuss among generations about family dynamics, tragedy. It is no secret how much i love contemporary fiction and tmas makes my top favorites. Holly cupala audio books, best sellers, author bio. These days, her writing is less about tragedy and more about hope. Holly cupalas writing gets to the heart of high school drama and the ramifications of the choices that we make in a realistic and heartfelt way. Tell me a secret by holly cupala overdrive rakuten. In the five years since her badgirl sister xandas death, miranda mathison has wondered about the secret her sister took to the grave, and what really happened the night she died.
I just finished reading it and what i loved about it most was that she really nailed the emotional climax of the book. Buy a cheap copy of tell me a secret book by holly cupala. Tell me a secret ebook by holly cupala rakuten kobo. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Part of the authors proceeds from this book will go toward helping sexually exploited girls around the globe. Nor would i say i have ever had an interest in reading a book about teen pregnancy. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. In this powerful debut novel, stunning new talent holly cupala illuminates the dark.
Read more read less inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Quite, good girl miranda is a fully realized character. In this powerful debut ya novel, stunning new talent holly cupala illuminates the dark struggle of a girl who must let go of her past to find a way into her own future. Tell me a secret is a heartwrenchingly good contemporary ya read. Jan 24, 2011 the first two chapters hooked me enough to want to keep reading. Today i have the distinct pleasure of bringing to you a fabulous debut book by holly cupala tell me a secret. Tell me a secret has captured teens and adults in search of a cantputitdown story of sisters, secrets, and ultimately hope. Teen fans will be captivated by the theme of owning your own path, the persistence of life and closure. Rands journey will stay with you for a long time to come. In the five years since her badgirl sister xandas death, miranda mathison has wondered about the secret her sister took to the. The first two chapters hooked me enough to want to keep reading.
Publishers weekly, for tell me a secret holly cupala s debut novel will be immensely popular among teens. Holly cupalas debut novel will be immensely popular among teens. In the five years since her badgirl sister xandas death, miranda. Tell me a secret, and ill tell you one in the five years since her badgirl sister xanda s death, miranda mathison has wondered about the secret her sister took to the grave, and what really happened the night she died. Tell me a secret by holly cupala published by harpercollins on june 22nd 2010 pages.
Interview with holly cupala, author of tell me a secret. If you like a book with layers of story and strong characters, then get yourself a copy of tell me a secret pronto. Oct 06, 2011 tell me a secret, and ill tell you one in the five years since her badgirl sister xandas death, miranda mathison has wondered about the secret her sister took to the grave, and what really happened the night she died. With the encouragement of many writing friends, i got up the courage to write the book. Today i have t he distinct p leasure of bringing to you a fabulous debut book by holly cupala tell me a secret. Tell me a secret, and ill tell you one in the five years since her badgirl sister xandas death, miranda mathison has wondered about the secret her sister took to the grave, and what really happened the night she died.
Voice of youth advocates voya, for tell me a secret. Written by holly cupala, audiobook narrated by jenna lamia. Rand has been living in the aftermath of her sisters death for years. Buy the hardcover book tell me a secret by holly cupala at indigo. Her debut book premieres in 2010 so im think im good to post this.
Read tell me a secret by holly cupala available from rakuten kobo. Tell me a secret by holly cupala is a book about a girl who gets pregnant. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Tell me a secret king county library system overdrive. When she isnt contributing and writing, she spends time with her husband and daughter in seattle, washington. Sep 05, 2010 a raw and emotional story of family, sisterhood, and selfdiscovery, tell me a secret is a gripping story and an astounding debut. Tell me a secret is a difficult story about falling in love, being betrayed, and facing hard truths. Holly cupala s writing is wonderful, and the way she translates rands heartache into paper is simply stunning. Stripped of her former life, miranda must make a choice with tremendous consequences and finally face her sisters demons and her own. In this powerful debut novel, stunning new talent holly cupala illuminates the dark struggle of a girl who must let go of her past to find a way. In this powerful debut novel, stunning new talent holly cupala illuminates the dark struggle of a girl who must let go of her past to find a way into her future. Some may appreciate cupalas gritty realism, but others will find this overwrought book a real downer.
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