We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. In this powerful debut novel, stunning new talent holly cupala illuminates the dark struggle of a girl who must let go of her past to find a way. I dare you to set it down during its last hundred pages. Teen fans will be captivated by the theme of owning your own path, the persistence of life and closure. In the five years since her badgirl sister xandas death, miranda mathison has wondered about the secret her sister took to the. Now, just as miranda is on the cusp of her dreamsa best friend to unlock. Tell me a secret in the five years since her badgirl sister xandas death, miranda mathison has wondered about the secret her sister took to the grave, and what really happened the night she died. Jan 08, 2019 read tell me a secret by holly cupala by holly cupala by holly cupala for free with a 30 day free trial.
Jun 11, 2010 in this powerful debut novel, stunning new talent holly cupala illuminates the dark struggle of a girl who must let go of her past to find a way into her own future. Tell me a secret is a difficult story about falling in love, being betrayed, and facing hard truths. When she isnt contributing and writing, she spends time with her husband and daughter in seattle, washington. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. She wanted to dress like her, act like her, and to a certain extent be her. Stripped of her former life, miranda must make a choice with tremendous consequences and finally face her sisters demons and her own. Tell me a secret is a gripping, emotional story about a young girl with a tragic past and an uncertain future. Jennifer miskec, longwood university, farmville, va. When she isnt writing or making art, she explores seattle with her husband and daughter. With the encouragement of many writing friends, i got up the courage to write the book. Books news events bio faq contact back all tell me a secret dont breathe a word dear bully books all tell me a secret dont breathe a word dear bully news events. A raw and emotional story of family, sisterhood, and selfdiscovery, tell me a secret is a gripping story and an astounding debut.
The story is something that happens a lot in this day and age, but cupalas version is raw and unforgettable. Holly cupala wrote teen romance novels before she ever actually experienced teen romance. It was an emotional book, but i had a hard time connecting with the mc. Oct 06, 2011 tell me a secret, and ill tell you one in the five years since her badgirl sister xandas death, miranda mathison has wondered about the secret her sister took to the grave, and what really happened the night she died. In the five years since her badgirl sister xandas death, miranda mathison has wondered about the secret her. Sep 05, 2010 a raw and emotional story of family, sisterhood, and selfdiscovery, tell me a secret is a gripping story and an astounding debut. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Keep your eyes on the future, because thats where the answers are. I just finished reading it and what i loved about it most was that she really nailed the emotional climax of the book. Tell me a secret by holly cupala overdrive rakuten. In this powerful debut novel, stunning new talent holly cupala illuminates the dark struggle of a girl who must let go of her past to find a way into her own future. Read tell me a secret by holly cupala available from rakuten kobo.
Cupala writes a brutally honest story that can frustrate and anger the reader, making them side with miranda through it all and hoping that she manages to come out okay in the end. Aug 10, 2010 writer friend holly cupala s book trailer and contest. Today i have t he distinct p leasure of bringing to you a fabulous debut book by holly cupala tell me a secret. Tell me a secret has captured teens and adults in search of a cantputitdown story of sisters, secrets, and ultimately hope. Tell me a secret ebook by holly cupala rakuten kobo. After wrestling with the pins, i escaped with only a few scratches through the secret passageway dad had built between our bedrooms, her words burning in my heart. Tell me a secret is a heartwrenchingly good contemporary ya read. You see, we begin the book and main character rand has just come back from summer camp. Jun 22, 2010 tell me a secret is a difficult story about falling in love, being betrayed, and facing hard truths. Tell me a secret by holly cupala book trailer youtube.
Her debut book premieres in 2010 so im think im good to post this. Writer friend holly cupala s book trailer and contest. Tell me a secret by holly cupala published by harpercollins on june 22nd 2010 pages. Rand has been living in the aftermath of her sisters death for years. In this powerful debut ya novel, stunning new talent holly cupala illuminates the dark struggle of a girl who must let go of her past to find a way into her own future. Tell me a secret, and ill tell you one in the five years since her badgirl sister xandas death, miranda mathison has wondered about the secret her sister took to the grave, and what really happened the night she died. Tell me a secret, and ill tell you one in the five years since her badgirl sister xanda s death, miranda mathison has wondered about the secret her sister took to the grave, and what really happened the night she died. Like keep your eyes on the future, because thats where the answers are.
When she did, it became all about tragic poetry and slightly less tragic novels. Read more read less inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Jan 24, 2011 the first two chapters hooked me enough to want to keep reading. Holly cupala s writing is wonderful, and the way she translates rands heartache into paper is simply stunning. In this powerful debut novel, stunning new talent holly cupala illuminates the dark. Rands journey will stay with you for a long time to come. When she isnt making art and writing, she spends time with her husband and children in seattle, washington. It is no secret how much i love contemporary fiction and tmas makes my top favorites. Holly cupala is a genius in how she chooses to reveal important details and pieces of the plot. Then one day, the idea for tell me a secret landed in my lap, and i just started writing. The first two chapters hooked me enough to want to keep reading. I mean there arent any placentas floating around in this book. I dont think shes in the official tenner community, but she is a technically a tenner i think.
Tell me a secret by holly cupala is a touching read with characters that are sure to insight a strong reaction. Publishers weekly, for tell me a secret holly cupala s debut novel will be immensely popular among teens. Tell me a secret by holly cupala is a book about a girl who gets pregnant. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. A dear friend of mine just launched her first novel, tell me a secret.
Part of the authors proceeds from this book will go toward helping sexually exploited girls around the globe. Tell me a secret holly cupala hardcover harpercollins publishers. Written by holly cupala, audiobook narrated by jenna lamia. Books all tell me a secret dont breathe a word dear bully news events.
I am the author of tell me a secret and dont breathe a word harpercollins. Growing up, mandy idolized her older sister, xanda. If you like a book with layers of story and strong characters, then get yourself a copy of tell me a secret pronto. There is much to discuss among generations about family dynamics, tragedy. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Today i have the distinct pleasure of bringing to you a fabulous debut book by holly cupala tell me a secret. Tell me a secret quotes showing 18 of 8 ask no questions, i tell no lies.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of holly cupala books online. Xanda never did tell me her secret, though i thought i could guess. In the five years since her badgirl sister xandas death, miranda mathison has wondered about the secret her sister took to the grave, and what really happened the night she died. Some may appreciate cupalas gritty realism, but others will find this overwrought book a real downer. Tell me a secret king county library system overdrive.
Sep 21, 2009 tell me a secret by holly cupala cover. Interview with holly cupala, author of tell me a secret. Holly cupala proves herself to be a powerful writing force with this one, and i cant wait to see what holly will write next. In the five years since her badgirl sister xandas death, miranda. Tell me a secret, by holly cupala young adult book. Nor would i say i have ever had an interest in reading a book about teen pregnancy.
In this powerful debut novel, stunning new talent holly cupala illuminates the dark struggle of a girl who must let go of her past to find a way into her future. Voice of youth advocates voya, for tell me a secret. It was like watching a train wreck waiting to happen while you are screaming at the mc cant you see the train is coming. Holly cupala seventeenyearold rands unexpected pregnancy leads her on a path to unravel the mystery of her sisters death and face her own more hopeful future. These days, her writing is less about tragedy and more about hope.
Her novels are tell me a secret and dont breathe a word, and she is currently working on another. Buy a cheap copy of tell me a secret book by holly cupala. A portion of her proceeds goes toward helping sexually exploited girls around the world. Holly cupalas writing gets to the heart of high school drama and the ramifications of the choices that we make in a realistic and heartfelt way. Buy the hardcover book tell me a secret by holly cupala at indigo. Holly cupala audio books, best sellers, author bio. Holly cupala s writing gets to the heart of high school drama and the ramifications of the choices that we make in a realistic and heartfelt way. Quite, good girl miranda is a fully realized character.
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