What i liked about this book was the transformation of the relationships in this family as they deal with the fear and devastation of cancer. Jun 12, 2011 well, i ve been rather quiet on the blog front. Kristina is the older, prettier, more athletic and popular sister. Janet gurtler, quote from im not her i know what its like to look for someone to fill up the whole inside you. She now spends her time reading and writing edgy, meaningful books for and about teens. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. One of the greatest things about being both an author of numerous books for young people as well as being the childrens programming director here at brazos is being able to help support amazing authors whose careers ive followed for a while. This book is all about two exact opposite girls that are sisters. The book i would like to recommend is im not her by janet gurtler. Knowing that i do not have cancer or anything harmful made me realize how lucky i am.
Janet gurtler, quote from im not her you dont have to say yes to everything, you know. Tess has always been looking up to her older sister, because her sister was always the center of the crowd, sporty, beautiful one and. Im not her by janet gurtler published by sourcebooks, inc. She does not live in an igloo or play hockey, but she does apologize to people when they bump into her. Second chance sunday im not her by janet gurtler andi. Suffice it to say that janet gurtler has a talent for emotional, realistic fiction and i cant wait to read more. Im not her by janet gurtler june 06, 2014 michelle bowles. 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. I do want to write an epilogue to how i lost you a couple of charactersmore hi amanda. A few characters introduced were likable and even quirky. May 01, 2011 im not her ebook written by janet gurtler. Tess is someone you could call the nobody in her school. Im not her is janet gurtlers debut young adult book and she does many, many great things with this story.
Her favorite class of the day is her art class with mr. In 2012, im not her was a double rita finalist with rwa. Ya librarian tales this is an excellent and realistic debut novel. In 2012, i m not her was a double rita finalist with rwa. Im not her by janet gurtler isu with summary essay 696 words. A powerful and gripping contemporary ya from the author of im not her thats just right for fans of sarah dessen and jodi picoult. Janet gurtler tests the bonds of sisterhood in this moving debut that readers of jodi picoult and sarah dessen will. Includes excerpt from janet gurtlers next book, if i tell. My mommy flew in this week to come to the im not her book party. I have not got anything planned as far as a sequel to my books go. There are nomore this book was nominated and shortlisted for a rita award.
I ve read other blogs comparing gurtler to sarah dessen and i agree. Christi the teen librarian im not her is janet gurtler s debut young adult book and she does many, many great things with this story. 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. Kristina is the sporty one, tess is the smart one, and they each have their place. Apr 08, 2011 janet reads from the first chapter of her may 2011 release, i m not her. This is a must read for anyone who has or wishes they had a sister. Im not her by janet gurtler isu with summary free essays. Buy a cheap copy of i m not her book by janet gurtler. I m not her by janet gurtler, 9781402256363, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It is about the struggles a young girl, named tess, goes through when she finds out that her sister, kristina, was diagnosed with cancer. Read im not her by janet gurtler available from rakuten kobo. Of course that meant i had to clean and get ready for her visit. My mommy flew in this week to come to the i m not her book party.
Actually i like when people visit me, the house gets a good cleaning. Im not her is a debut novel so hopefully gurtlers characters will get less stockish in the future. Read i m not her by janet gurtler available from rakuten kobo. Her parents break, and kristina breaks, and the popular kids reveal whose side theyre really on, and through this. I m not her has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Kristina is the older, prettier, more athletic and popular sister while tess on the other hand is quiet and smart. The strength of sisterhood speaks volumes in i m not her. I m so glad that gurtler s next book is in my tbr pile because after discovering her, i want to read more. By reading this book, i really came to learn that i should appreciate my life for what i have. Shes made mistakes, betrayed her best friend, and now shes paying for it. 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. I m not her by janet gurtler is incredibly frustrating, wonderful and utterly engaging. Janets 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 is the critically acclaimed author of four contemporary young adult novels.
Im not her by janet gurtler isu with summary essay 696. Janet gurtler s work has appeared in magazines such as todays parent and luxury living lifestyles. Im not her gives the reader a real glimpse into the realities of cancer. I do not think i would be able to handle it the way kristen did. The story is sincere and delicate at times, but deals with the harshness and fear a serious disease or illness can reek on a family. Im not her by janet gurtler will be featured as the apple book of the week on the ibookstore starting on may 21 st im not her is the ibookstore book of the week published may 1st 2011 by sourcebooks fire. Summary tess is the exact opposite of her beautiful, athletic sister. May 24, 20 im not her by janet gurtler free ebook and 10 fun facts about im not her. Buy a cheap copy of im not her book by janet gurtler. Oct, 20 i m not her by janet gurtler published by sourcebooks, inc. Im not her by janet gurtler written by jordyn leavens the novel that i am reading is im not her by 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. I have learned that i am very fortunate for what i have and for who i am compared to others. May 01, 2011 janet gurtler s work has appeared in magazines such as todays parent and luxury living lifestyles.
The page turners id also recommend this book to fans of deb caletti, sarah okler and gayle friessen if i stay. Im not her by janet gurtler is incredibly frustrating, wonderful and utterly engaging. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read im not her. Another issue for me was that ive read now that andis gone. Janet does not live in an igloo or play hockey, but she does love maple syrup and says eh a lot. Janet this book was nominated and shortlisted for a rita award.
When tess, kristinas younger sister, said, youre still you. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Every single one of my books has a character named carly in it. Yet the smiles of her pictureperfect family are cracking and her sister could be dying. Like all of us, i am different things to different people. Gurtler opens with a scene far away from any sickness. Janet gurtler lives in calgary, canada with her husband and son and a puppy blessed with cuteness rather than brains. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Tess is the exact opposite of her beautiful, athletic sister. Janet gurtler captures the awkwardness, angst, and loneliness of teenagehood in a way that will make readers want to scream, cry and rebel right along with tess. She lives beside the rocky mountains with her son and husband in calgary, canada. Im so glad that gurtlers next book is in my tbr pile because after discovering her, i want to read more. Im so glad that gurtler s next book is in my tbr pile because after discovering her, i want to read more. I m not her gives the reader a real glimpse into the realities of cancer.
Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. I have learned that i am very fortunate for what i have and for. Janet gurtler has written a fantastic story about the bond between sisters. Booklist the truth is that jess knows she screwed up. Im not her has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. In this riveting contemporary ya read, she explores the consequences of keeping the ultimate secret. She is one of the people who strive to be on the honors society, and really focus on school. If you remember, i thought janet gurtlers other book, if i tell, was only soso. I think the point of the book is that the fact that tess doesnt fly entirely, completely to pieces beneath the full pressure of shitful fate is supposed to be some kind of victory. It is the story of sisters who will both make you smile and break your heart. Janet gurtlers work has appeared in magazines such as todays parent and luxury living lifestyles.
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. Jan 17, 2012 the book i would like to recommend is im not her by janet gurtler. Apr 14, 2012 if you remember, i thought janet gurtler s other book, if i tell, was only soso. See all books authored by janet gurtler, including im not her, and dear teen me, and more on thriftbooks. Jul, 2011 suddenly tess is the center of the popular crowd, everyone eager for updates. There are no more books that are in the same world as im not her. This book is about learning what makes you who you are and embracing who you are no matter what. Im not her by janet gurtler what is that book about. Suffice it to say that janet gurtler has a talent for emotional, realistic fiction and i cant wait to read.
Oct 15, 2011 its not an easy read at times but its written very beautifully. Posted 24 may, 20 by danny in author spotlight, blog, danny, friday love, meme 47 comments im not her by janet gurtler will be featured as the apple book of the week on the ibookstore starting on may 21 st. Her thoughts and personality are sure to make you laugh throughout the whole book. Ive known janet gurtler for over a decade now, and im a huge fan of her work, particularly her contemporary ya novels such as im not. I m not her offers a genuine look at the complexity of teenage sisterhood, from the bickering to the secrets to finding common ground in dealing with their parents. 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.
Its not an easy read at times but its written very beautifully. Second chance sunday im not her by janet gurtler andis abcs. And utilizing the point of view from the youngest in this family was a thing of beauty. Im not her book by janet gurtler 1 available editions. Im not her offers a genuine look at the complexity of teenage sisterhood, from the bickering to the secrets to finding common ground in dealing with their parents. Im not her ebook by janet gurtler 9781402256370 rakuten kobo. But, the smiles of her picture perfect family are cracking and her sister could be dying. Janet gurtler captures the awkwardness, angst, and loneliness of teenagehood in a way that will make readers want to. Janet lives in okotoks alberta, canada with her husband, son, a chubby black chihuahua named bruce and a blonde golden retriever named betty white. Janet gurtler lives in calgary alberta, near the canadian rockies, with her husband and son and a chubby chihuahua named bruce. For the first time in my life, i didnt feel envy tess is the exact opposite of her beautiful, athletic sister. A rita award finalist, janet gurtlers young adult books have been chosen for the junior library guild selection and as best books for teens from the canadian childrens book center. Commended for rita awards first book 2012 commended for rita awards young adult 2012.