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You Don't Know Me
Publisher
Frances Foster Books
Publication Year
2001
ISBN
9780312653026
Pages
288 pages
Genre
realism
Format
novel
Item Type
Fiction
Annotation
Fourteen-year-old John creates alternative realities in his mind as he tries to deal with his mother's abusive boyfriend, his crush on a beautiful but shallow classmate, and other problems at school.
Grade Level
9-12
Diversity Topics
Family Relationships; Family violence; Single parent; single mother; abusive boyfriend; abused teenager
Main Character
boy
Race/Ethnicities
White
Family Formation
mother and her boyfriend
Awards
Cuffies: Children's Booksellers Choose Their Favorite (and not-so-favorite) Books of the Year, 2001, Honorable Mention, Best Treatment of a Social Issue
Heartland Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature, 2003, Finalist
Society of School Librarians International Book Awards, 2001, Honor, Language Arts 7-12 Novels
Thumbs Up! Award, 2002, Winner
Keywords
high school; humor; personal narrative; band; algebra; outcast
Diversity Impact
direct
STARS Citation
Klass, David, "You Don't Know Me" (2001). Diverse Families. 1116.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/diversefamilies/1116