Names Will Never Hurt Me

Names Will Never Hurt Me by Jaime Adoff is a reprint edition published by National Geographic Books on November 3, 2005. This young adult fiction work spans 192 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds over a single day at school, where the lives of four teenagers intersect in unexpected ways, highlighting their struggles with bullying, loneliness, and the quest for identity.
Readers will encounter Kurt, Tisha, Ryan, and Floater as they navigate the complexities of adolescence and the social dynamics of their environment. The story addresses themes of friendship, emotions, and the impact of social issues, including teasing and racism. Through a unique prose-poetry format, the voices of these characters come together to explore their challenges and the urgent need for connection and support in preventing a potential tragedy.
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During one day at school, the paths of four teens will cross in ways they never imagined. There’s Kurt, the “freek” who tries desperately to escape bullying; Tisha, who doesn’t feel she fits in with anyone; Ryan, the football jock who rules the hallways while losing control of his life; and Floater, who uses his connections to gain dangerous power. On this day, teasing, racism, loneliness, and secrets bring each of them to the breaking point. Now they must help each other prevent a tragedy. The voices of these four teens weave together in prose-poetry to create a powerful read.
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