2006 Thumbs Up! Nominee
by K.C.
Teach Me -- Vote For Me!
High school senior Nine (short for Carolina) has always felt different from her classmates. When she crosses the line with her high school English teacher, her new feelings are so overwhelming she wonders if she even understands herself.
I struggle with this book. My negative feelings are fueled by an intense dislike of the main character, Nine. A member of the Thumbs Up committee believes the portrayal of Nine is accurate based upon someone who went through the same thing. Convince me I should vote for the book in spite of detesting the main character. If this book is your choice for the best of 2005, vote for it by using the green ballot available at the library and put it in the box posted in the teen area, or give it to the librarian, or e-mail your choice to davise@aadl.org.
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