Speak for Me

Speak for Me by K. R. Alexander is a captivating tale published by Scholastic Incorporated in 2022, featuring 224 pages in English. This story follows Naomi, a girl grappling with intense stage fright as she prepares for her school’s talent show. Her anxiety takes a turn when she discovers a ventriloquist’s dummy that seemingly transforms her into a confident performer, but the situation quickly escalates as Naomi begins to question the true nature of her newfound talent.
Readers will find a blend of horror and social themes as Naomi navigates her fears and the complexities of self-esteem and self-reliance. The narrative explores the dynamics between Naomi and the dummy, raising intriguing questions about control and identity. This edition offers a unique perspective on the challenges of performance anxiety and the lengths one might go to overcome it, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in juvenile fiction and ghost stories.
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From kid horror master K.R. Alexander, the story of a virtual friend that puts the fright into stage fright.
Naomi is petrified of the talent show her school is putting on. She can’t be out there alone in front of all those people… not without serious stage fright. How will she manage?
The answer arrives in a mysterious box — a ventriloquist’s dummy that transforms Naomi from a shy girl into a natural performer. It all goes well… until Naomi starts to want the stage for herself. When the dummy strikes back it raises the question — who’s controlling who?
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