Quaking
Quaking by Kathryn Erskine is a reprint edition published by Speak in 2010, featuring 236 pages in English. This book follows Matt, a goth girl who lives by strict rules to avoid drawing attention to herself. Her life takes a turn when she moves in with a Quaker family in Pennsylvania, where she confronts her past and navigates the challenges of fitting into a new environment while grappling with broader societal issues.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family, social dynamics, and personal growth. As Matt faces bullying and the complexities of her new life, she also engages with the concept of peace amidst turmoil, reflecting on her beliefs in a time of conflict. The story delves into the struggles of orphans and the impact of physical and emotional abuse, providing a poignant look at resilience and the importance of community.
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Goth girl Matt lives her life by simple rules: Stay under the radar, never go by Matilda (only Matt), and don?t let anyone get too close. But everything changes when she moves in with a peaceful Quaker family in Pennsylvania. As the country fights a war in the Middle East, Matt fights her own personal war, battling bullies of her past and present and fighting to stand up for her belief in peace. Then violence erupts in town, and Matt finds that she will need to fight even harder to save the family she is starting to love.
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