Rumson, B.: The Silent Shriek.Rumson, B. THE SILENT SHRIEK shriek - exclamation mark . ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 159129-663-3. Baltimore: Publish-America, 2003/2004. 125 pp. $17.95. Can telling the truth really set a person free? Who can you turn to for help? Can people be forgiven for the actions of their past? The main character asks these central questions herself as she tries to live down her violent past. The story is written from the point of view of a frightened fright·en v. fright·ened, fright·en·ing, fright·ens v.tr. 1. To fill with fear; alarm. 2. , street-wise, middle school student named Mona. The story is fast-paced and takes the reader from Mona's court-ordered removal from her family to her placement and new life at Dover House Dover House is a Grade I listed mansion in Whitehall, London. It is on the western side of the street immediately south of Admiralty House. The rear facade faces Horse Guards Parade. It was designed by James Paine for Sir Matthew Featherstonehaugh Bart. , a residential school setting for children and youth who have "serious problems that can't be handled in a regular school setting." Can Mona avoid "safe isolation," learn to live with her memories, find alternatives to her angry behavior, and see her life from a new perspective? The author vividly captures the fears, anger, and experiences of youth in turmoil. The Silent Shriek is a book that can be recommended to students who "don't particularly want to read" and would be a wonderful addition to a school library. Ages 12 up. Reviewed by Wanda Boyer, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia British Columbia, province (2001 pop. 3,907,738), 366,255 sq mi (948,600 sq km), including 6,976 sq mi (18,068 sq km) of water surface, W Canada. Geography |
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