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Laurie Halse Anderson

Twisted Audio CD – Audiobook, March 27, 2007

by Laurie Halse Anderson (Author), Mike Chamberlain (Narrator)

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After getting busted for doing graffiti and having to work all summer to pay for the damages, invisible Tyler's physique changes greatly and brings with it unexpected perks, including the attention of his father's boss's daughter, Bethany Millbury, and a change in the unspoken hierarchy at school. Simultaneous.

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English
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Listening Library
Publication date

March 27, 2007
Grade level

10 - 12
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5.5 x 1 x 6 inches
ISBN-10

0739348841
ISBN-13

978-0739348840
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Listening Library; Unabridged edition (March 27, 2007)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0739348841
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0739348840
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 0.064 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 6 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #5,571,971 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #4,018 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Being a Teen (Books)
- #14,261 in Teen & Young Adult Family Fiction
- #65,441 in Books on CD

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Laurie Halse Anderson

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Laurie Halse Anderson is the New York Times-bestselling author who writes for kids of all ages. Known for tackling tough subjects with humor and sensitivity, her work has earned numerous American Library Association and state awards. Two of her books, Speak and Chains, were National Book Award finalists. Chains also earned a spot on the Carnegie Medal Short List.

Laurie received the 2009 Margaret A. Edwards Award given by the Young Adult Library Services Association division of the American Library Association for her "significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature."

Mother of four and wife of one, Laurie lives in Northern New York State, an hour south of the Canadian border, where she likes to watch the snow fall as she writes. Right now she's finishing up her next YA novel and researching Ashes, which will conclude the adventure of Isabel and Curzon that readers enjoyed in her historical novels Chains and Forge.

You'll find loads more information about Laurie and her books on her website: http://madwomanintheforest.com/. You can follow her adventures on Twitter, http://twitter.com/halseanderson, on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/lauriehalseanderson, and on her blog, http://madwomanintheforest.com/blog/.

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Cristy G

Raw and hard to put down..

Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2011

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As my first read by author Laurie Anderson, I have to say TWISTED was a great place to start. This raw and fiercely honest account of a young man's struggle to survive his not so atypical suburban life; is captivating and gut-wrenching as well as hysterically funny. I'm sad to say that the strife's Tyler endures are probably more common in many American households these days than we'd like to think. I commend Anderson on her ability to convey the story of a teen male with such candor and insight that it felt that the book was written by a man... A true credit to just what a talented story teller she is.

Through Tyler's eyes we watch how his world is affected by one mistake. How that mistake changes the way people around him see and treat him... some for the worse and others for the better. But also how, that mistake also changes Tyler's view of himself.

There are many heavy topics in this book with very real and serious situations, but it's not an all dark and deep read. Anderson does a fantastic job balancing the weighty and contemplative with the light and comical moments that are the reality of teen life. I laughed out loud just as much as my heart broke while reliving this young man's senior year.

Twisted is a beautifully crafted read that is impossible to put down. A brutally honest look at a broken family and a teen that is basically a good guy struggling to make the right choices and be a better man... Even when no one else believes he can be... Even when doing the right thing still lands him in life changing hot water. I absolutely love the quote on the back of the book and think it does an excellent job summing things up... "Everybody told him to be a man. Nobody told him how."

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A refreshing male perspective

Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2013

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It seems like every male character I read about in YA fiction is big, burly and tough. He never second guesses himself, he isn't depressed and heaven forbid he cry or show emotion. In "Twisted," Anderson creates a male character that is multi-dimensional. He has insecurities, problems and feelings that can sometimes overwhelm him. After being arrested for vandalizing a school, Tyler enters into his senior year where suddenly a beautiful girl in interested in him. That girl may be more trouble than she seems, and Tyler finds himself in icy water again, as his life seems to spiral out of control.

I gave this book four stars, instead of five, because I felt some parts of the book were not developed well enough. Some of the relationships seemed to hesitate on the surface and I would have liked to feel a stronger emotional connection to the other people in the story. There were plenty of opportunities to develop the characters of the father, mother, sister, or love interest, but they fell short. Instead the story focused on Tyler completely, not reaching the potential that it could have.

Still, I would recommend this book, especially to teenage boys. It is important that they understand they don't have to be tough all the time. That boys, as well as girls, can experience sadness, hardship and finally, hope.

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E. A. Mckenzie

Twisted

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2011

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I just finished Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson. It's insanely good. It's a YA book about a teenage boy, tyler, who is in trouble. Just like most teens, he's trying to fit in. It starts off with him on probation for spray painting graffiti on the school. He figured he'd be considered a hero for this. So now he's doing community service by taring the school roof and digging holes for a landscaping business in between visits to his parole officer.

He's got the hots for a girl out of his league. She just happens to be the daughter of Tyler's father's boss and her brother has been bullying Tyler all through school. But due to all the strenuous labor Tyler has been forced to do, he's bulked up.

The girl becomes interested in Tyler and they go to a big party. She gets waisted and tries to seduce Tyler who decides to do the proper thing and not take advantage of her. She blows him off and disappears for a long time. Tyler drives her and her brother home because they are too drunk to walk.

Long story short, Tyler gets in trouble for taking pictures of her in various stages of dress.

Tyler has issues with his father as well, but I'll leave the rest for you guys to find out.

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DaisyDaisy

Twisted

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2010

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I am a fan of the teenage fiction that is enjoying a surge at the moment. With so much of it floating around at the minute it was nice to discover this book that didn't just jump on the band wagon and addressed other pressing topics that teenagers could relate to. This is a very riveting read! I will look out for more books by this author.

Hannah

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 10, 2015

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Great book!, The story is really interesting as are the characters and it is a quick easy read.

gauthier

Disappointing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 21, 2014

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I bought this book after reading the amazing Speak, by the same author, but I was very disappointed.
The story is simply boring and irrelevant.

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Carolyn SADL

A novel meant for teenagers but one that adults can enjoy too!

Reviewed in Canada on June 2, 2013

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The story is interesting and with a nice twist (sorry for the pun) at the end. It's an easy read and gives some insight into the teenage world, the peer-pressure and the hormones that run high and their relationships with adults as well as those with their friends and classmates.
A short and good read!

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but the person that got it was very pleased with

Reviewed in Canada on January 22, 2018

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Given as a gift, but the person that got it was very pleased with it

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