The Loud Silence of Francine Green
of Karen Cushman (Goodreads Author)
Description
Francine Green doesnât speak up much, and who can blame her? Her parents arenât interested in her opinions, the nuns at school punish girls who ask too many questions, and the House Committee on Un-American Activities is blacklisting people who express unpopular ideas. Thereâs safety in silence. Francine would rather lose herself in a book, or in daydreams about her favorite Hollywood stars, than risk attracting attention or getting in trouble.But when outspoken, passionate Sophie Bowman transfers into Francineâs class at All Saints School for Girls, Francine finds herself thinking about things that never concerned her before: free speech, the atom bomb, the existence of God, the way people treat each other. Eventually, Francine discovers that she not only has something to say, she is absolutely determined to say it.Once again, Karen Cushman follows a young womanâs progress toward her true self, this time exploring the nature of friendship and the experience of growing up Catholic in an era that is both fascinating and relevant to todayâs young people. Authorâs note.
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- Format Hardcover
- Pages 240 pages
- Publisher Clarion Books
- Publication Date August 14th 2006
- First Publication Not informed
- Language English
- ISBN 9780618504558
- Edition Not informed
- Category Other
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