The book i would like to recommend is im not her by janet gurtler. Janet gurtler tests the bonds of sisterhood in this moving debut that readers of jodi picoult and sarah dessen will savor. How i lost you isbn 9781402277948 pdf epub janet gurtler. In a hospital scene in im not her one of the nurses is named tracey and she takes kristinas flowers home to her daughter, carly. Laurens crammed bookshelf if i tell is the kind of book that captivates you from the first. A commonly searched for term is where to read book im not her by janet gurtler online. If you remember, i thought janet gurtler s other book, if i tell, was only soso. Gurtler s writing unfurls with the exquisite grace of a flower. I m not her has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. For the first time in my life, i didn t feel envy tess is the exact opposite of her beautiful, athletic sister and that s okay kristina is the sporty one, tess is the smart one, and they each have their place until kristina is diagnosed with cancer suddenly tess is the center of the popular crowd, everyone eager for updates there are senior boys flirting with her for the first time in my life. Sarah ockler, bestselling author of fixing delilah and twenty boy summer on im not her. Im not sure if thats what gurtler was trying to achieve in writing this, but it can be interpreted in many different ways.
Kristina is the older, prettier, more athletic and popular sister while tess on the other hand is quiet and smart. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. And publishers are usually right about things like that. Ya librarian tales this is an excellent and realistic debut novel. The truth about us was my third of her books that ive read. Tess has always been looking up to her older sister, because her sister was always the center of the crowd, sporty, beautiful one. In 2012, i m not her was a double rita finalist with rwa. Janet gurtler s work has appeared in magazines such as todays parent and luxury living lifestyles. Apr 01, 2015 i feel like i should get onto reading some janet gurtler. I m not her by janet gurtler was a very inspiring book, that really touched my heart. Im not her by janet gurtler isu with summary free essays. Kristina is the sporty one, tess is the smart one, and they each have their place. Gurtlers writing unfurls with the exquisite grace of a flower. Im not her by janet gurtler book read online scribd.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read 16 things i thought were true. Gurtler demonstrates sensitivity toward her characters and insight into their emotional responses to their friends death. Im not her by janet gurtler reading guidebook club. Highschool senior jaz sees her mothers boyfriend, simon, sharing a serious kiss with her own best friend, then finds out her mom is pregnant with his baby. Yet the smiles of her pictureperfect family are cracking and her sister could be dying. Download read im not her 2011 by janet gurtler in pdf. Skeptics will curl their lips at the psychic element, but there is enough realism to keep them involved. When i have zero expectations about a book and it blows me away because if i tell certainly did.
A rita award finalist, janet gurtler s young adult books have been chosen for the junior library guild selection and as best books for teens from the canadian childrens book center. This book is all about two exact opposite girls that are sisters. Although her highschool villains seem a bit onedimensional, the rest of the characters breathe with life. Im not her is a book about the fact that just because you are siblings and are related, does not mean you are the same person. Besides the formidable issues that kiss creates in her relationships with her mom and simon, jaz has other problems. Im not her book by janet gurtler 1 available editions. Janet gurtler, was a great book that helped me better understand myself and the purpose of life as a whole.
Suffice it to say that janet gurtler has a talent for emotional, realistic fiction and i cant wait to read more. Janet gurtler lives in calgary alberta, near the canadian rockies, with her husband and son and a chubby chihuahua named bruce. Sarah ockler, bestselling author of fixing delilah and twenty boy summer on i m not her. Of course that meant i had to clean and get ready for her visit. My mommy flew in this week to come to the im not her book party. For the first time in my life, i didn t feel envy tess is the exact opposite of her beautiful, athletic sister and that s okay kristina is the sporty one, tess is the smart one, and they. Ive read other blogs comparing gurtler to sarah dessen and i agree. For being someone who cant stand to read, i couldnt put this book down. If i tell by janet gurtler is a story of stereotypes, of discrimination and stigma, of a secret and a lapse in judgement. Im not her is janet gurtlers debut young adult book and she does many, many. Here, we have found the best site that is a great resource for anyone who prefers to read books online or download it. Im not her is a debut novel so hopefully gurtler s characters will get less stockish in the future. Written by janet gurtler editor, audiobook narrated by allyson ryan. Her latest contemporary ya novel is by turns gripping, heartwrenching, and joyous.
Im not her by janet gurtler book cover, description, publication history. In this riveting contemporary ya read, she explores the consequences of keeping the ultimate secret. She has a young mother, a father who does not want her, and she lives in a town so small and so ignorant. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. This book is about learning what makes you who you are and embracing who you are no matter what. Reviews of the im not her to date concerning the book weve im not her responses customers never have however quit their writeup on the action, or otherwise not read it nevertheless. I see her books being mentioned every now and again, but havent read any of them. Janet gurtler has proven to be a really steady author for me. Books are seen by some as a throwback to a previous world. Buy the paperback book i m not her by janet gurtler at indigo. Download a pdf with even more praise for im not her. Tess is the exact opposite of her beautiful, athletic sister. Suddenly tess is the center of the popular crowd, everyone eager for updates. But, the smiles of her picture perfect family are cracking and her sister could be dying.
This acclaimed book by janet gurtler is available at in several formats for your ereader. I feel like i should get onto reading some janet gurtler. If i tell by janet gurtler is a story of stereotypes, of discrimination and stigma, of a secret and a. Mobileread forums e book general deals and resources no selfpromotion or affiliate links free im not her by janet gurtler amazon, itunes. Im not her by janet gurtler overdrive rakuten overdrive.
Im not her by janet gurtler what is that book about. Should she still care about the contest even though her sister is sick. Eating ya books i honestly do not have one criticism. Jul, 2011 suddenly tess is the center of the popular crowd, everyone eager for updates. At one point in the book, kristina tells tess, its my fault.
Book report for i m not her, writen by janet gurtler. Kristina makes tess promise not to tell anyone about her cancer. Gurtler s writing is engaging and if i tell explores issues that need to be explored. Another issue for me was that ive read now that andis gone. Janet gurtler is the critically acclaimed author of four contemporary young adult novels. In all, if youre looking for an honest and unique look at the life of a biracial teen, or just a good story, if i tell by janet gurtler is the book for you. Nov 24, 2015 janet gurtler lives in calgary, canada with her husband and son and a puppy blessed with cuteness rather than brains. You can read this ebook on any device that supports drmfree epub or drmfree pdf format. If i tell by janet gurtler overdrive rakuten overdrive. On our website we have put together a collection of the best books descriptions, testimonials, and feedback about the authors. Janet does not live in an igloo or play hockey, but she does love maple syrup and says eh a lot. Though ive only read her three most recent novels, i do really feel like her writing and characterization is just getting stronger with time.
Top tips for effective video conferencing with prezi video. Janet gurtler has a way with words that works really well in contemporary ya, and i love her style. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. The publisher has supplied this book in drm free form with digital watermarking. I m not her is janet gurtler s debut young adult book and she does many, many great things with this story. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it.
But when cancer hits her untouchable older sister, tess finds more inside herself than she thought was there. To her, her older sister, kristina, is a beauty queen with the popularity, pose, and even athletic ability to match. Gurtler handles complex issues of friendship and fidelity with laughoutloud humor and engaging frankness. The name janet gurtler has become an immense pleasure to see in my toread pile, i cannot wait for. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. She does not like to have unhealthy foods in the house, but does not seem to mind when tess eats junk food when kristina gets sick. Janet lives in okotoks alberta, canada with her husband, son, a chubby black chihuahua named bruce and a blonde golden retriever named betty white.
She lives beside the rocky mountains with her son and husband in calgary, canada. Dec 24, 2010 and while yes, i did love the title, weight of bones and i wanted to marry my cover, the truth is my publisher thought they didnt properly convey the tone of the book. Im not her by janet gurtler 2011, paperback for sale. This book wasnt like all other stereotype cliche romance novels. Actually i like when people visit me, the house gets a good cleaning.
If it werent for the stock character problem, i would have bumped the book up a letter grade. Suffice it to say that janet gurtler has a talent for emotional, realistic fiction and i cant wait to read. Her thoughts and personality are sure to make you laugh throughout the whole book. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read im not her.
Im not her by janet gurtler written by jordyn leavens the novel that i am reading is im not her by janet gurtler. Who i kissed janet gurtler lives in calgary alberta, near the canadian rockies, with her husband and son and a chubby chihuahua named bruce. And so my book will go out into the world called, i m not her. I saw this book on a free ebook list awhile back and thought that it sounded great to read. Every single one of my books has a character named carly in it. Janet gurtler i look nothing like this picture anymore. Catching a ball let alone following in her footsteps is not even in tess realm of possibilities. Im not her isbn 9781402256363 pdf epub janet gurtler. It is about the struggles a young girl, named tess, goes through when she finds out that her sister, kristina, was diagnosed with cancer. Mar 04, 2014 16 things i thought were true ebook written by janet gurtler. For the first time in my life, i didnt feel envy tess is the exa. Janet gurtler, quote from im not her you dont have to say yes to everything, you know. Buy a cheap copy of i m not her book by janet gurtler. She does not live in an igloo or play hockey, but she does love maple syrup and says.
Tracey is the name of my sister, carly is her daughter in real life. This is a must read for anyone who has or wishes they had a sister. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Its challenging to not compare the two books the plot hook is the same, and the younger sisters embark on similar journeys at times but they are ultimately two different stories told for two different audiences. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read who i kissed. Janet s books have been selected as top ya fiction titles for the pennsylvania school librarians association and included in the bank street books top 100 fiction of 2009. Janet gurtler tests the bonds of sisterhood in this moving debut that readers of jodi picoult and sarah dessen will. Cancer is at the heart of this novel, it is the catalyst around which everything revolves, but it is not a book about cancer. She now spends her time reading and writing edgy, meaningful books for and about teens. May 01, 2011 im not her ebook written by janet gurtler. Reviews of the i m not her to date concerning the book weve i m not her responses customers never have however quit their writeup on the action, or otherwise not read it nevertheless. Im not her is janet gurtlers debut young adult book and she does many, many great things with this story.