The Mockingbirds
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Some schools have honor codes.
Others have handbooks.
Themis Academy has the Mockingbirds.
Bold, intense, timely…
Themis Academy is a quiet boarding school with an exceptional student body that the administration trusts to always behave the honorable way — the Themis Way. So when Alex is date raped during her junior year, she has two options: stay silent and hope someone helps her, or enlist the Mockingbirds — a secret society of students dedicated to righting the wrongs of their fellow peers.
In this honest, page-turning account of a teen girl’s struggle to stand up for herself, debut author Daisy Whitney reminds readers that if you love something or someone — especially yourself — you fight for it.
Praise
Powerful… A pitch-perfect examination of Alex's emotional journey.
Every high school girl should read this book. Whitney has written an artful and engaging masterpiece full of pain, redemption and, most importantly, justice.
Utterly thoughtful and engrossing from the first page, this is a must-read.
Authentic and illuminating. This strong debut explores vital teen topics of sex and violence; crime and punishment; ineffectual authority; and the immeasurable, healing influence of friendship and love.
A poignantly realistic, gripping page-turner that refreshingly shows a group of smart, ethical teens, willing to take a stand.
There’s a new book called The Mockingbirds by Daisy Whitney that’s generating a lot of buzz.
This is a very strong story that is difficult to put down, with an important message for everyone.
A nuanced book that trumpets friendship, advocacy, and support as empowering and necessary paths to healing.
An unflinchingly honest story about the importance of taking a stand and speaking out. An emotionally powerful debut that will leave readers breathless.
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Accolades
- A Romantic Times Best Book of 2010
- A Best Book for Young Adults - American Library Association
- An NPR Best Book of 2010
- An Association of Booksellers for Children New Voices Pick for 2010
- Chicago Public Library Best of Best Books for Teens in 2010
- Northern California Independent Booksellers Association
Book of the Year Award Honorable Mention - An Indie Next List Pick
- A GoodReads Mover and Shaker for November 2010
- The Books-A-Million teen book club pick for January 2011
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