I Hadn't Meant to Tell You This, (Paperback)

from Sandra305

This is a beautifully crafted novel which addresses many issues including racial tensions, friendship, loss, and incest, but I think it could have been even better if it had been longer and more fully developed. I found myself wanting more than the novel delivered, but it was still beautifully cr...

from ThoughtsofJoyLibrary

Marie and Lena, two 8th grade girls that have little in common, discover that neither of them have a mother in their life. This story delves into the emotions and results of their commonality. Also, race, abuse and friendship play a big role. I don't think this was a powerful, statement-making bo...

from TFS93

This was a short story that packed a punch. It was about the power of friendship between 2 girls who came from two different worlds. It was also about how hard it is to keep a secret, and how it is sometimes better to tell. This book is good for teens and adults and could open up discussions with...

from librarybrandy

This brief novel is ostensibly about a girl keeping the horrible secret that her friend is being abused, but that major plot point feels like a framing device for the real story, which is is the friendship between these two very different girls. It's a story of friendship and tolerance, racism an...

from kbarry9

This was one of the saddest books that I have ever read, but it had such a powerful message. It was beautifully written, and the language that was used tried to lighten up the mood of the book with created imagery. I could not put this book down, because I wanted to just read to be sure that Lena...