Thousand Words
Thousand Words by Jennifer Brown, published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers on April 1, 2014, is a young adult fiction novel that explores the complexities of modern relationships and the consequences of impulsive decisions. The story follows Ashleigh, who, encouraged by her friends, sends a revealing photo to her boyfriend Kaleb before he leaves for college. When their relationship takes a turn for the worse, the photo is shared widely, leading to a scandal that impacts Ashleigh’s life in unexpected ways.
In this reprint edition, readers will find a narrative that delves into social themes such as peer pressure and the challenges faced by girls and women in today’s digital age. As Ashleigh navigates the fallout from her decision, she encounters Mack during community service, who becomes a pivotal figure in her journey toward healing and understanding. This 304-page book addresses issues of honesty and betrayal while highlighting the importance of friendship in overcoming adversity.
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I bit my lip as I typed in the words “sexting and teens” and hit “search.” Articles popped up, one after another, and I groaned inwardly. Most of them were about me.
Ashleigh’s boyfriend, Kaleb, is about to leave for college. So at a legendary end-of-summer pool party, Ashleigh’s friends suggest that she text him a picture of herself — sans swimsuit — to take with him. Before she can change her mind, Ashleigh has snapped a photo and hit “send.”
But when Kaleb and Ashleigh go through a bad breakup, Kaleb forwards the text to his baseball team. Soon the photo has gone viral, attracting the attention of the school board, the local police, and the media. In the midst of the scandal, Ashleigh feels completely alone — until she meets Mack at community service. Not only does Mack offer a fresh chance at friendship, but he’s the one person in town who received the text of Ashleigh’s photo and didn’t look.
Acclaimed author Jennifer Brown delivers a gripping novel about honesty, betrayal, redemption, and friendship, as Ashleigh finds that while a picture may be worth a thousand words . . . it doesn’t always tell the whole story.
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