In 2012, im not her was a double rita finalist with rwa. Tess is someone you could call the nobody in her school. This book is all about two exact opposite girls that are sisters. Im not her gives the reader a real glimpse into the realities of cancer. About the author janet gurtler janet gurtlers work has appeared in magazines such as todays parent and luxury living lifestyles. Every single one of my books has a character named carly in it. Jan 01, 2011 im not her ebook written by janet gurtler.
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. Praise for im not her rich in characterization, gurtlers novel wrestles with some serious issues and explores different means of coping or escaping yet manages not to be overwhelming or bleak. Tracey is the name of my sister, carly is her daughter in real life. Booklist the truth is that jess knows she screwed up. Im not her by janet gurtler book cover, description, publication history. Bookdepository tess is the exact opposite of her beautiful, athletic sister. Suffice it to say that janet gurtler has a talent for emotional, realistic fiction and i cant wait to read. But, the smiles of her picture perfect family are cracking and her sister could be dying. I think the picoult comparision is apt in some respects, but im not her was definitely a better read. Buy im not her book online at low prices in india im. In 2012, i m not her was a double rita finalist with rwa. Im not her by janet gurtler published by sourcebooks, inc. It is about the struggles a young girl, named tess, goes through when she finds out that her sister, kristina, was diagnosed with cancer. She now spends her time reading and writing edgy, meaningful books for and about teens.
Im not her is a debut novel so hopefully gurtlers characters will get less stockish in the future. Buy a cheap copy of im not her book by janet gurtler. Unlike tess, her sister was always the athletic one, who always got the boys and was beautiful. Buy a cheap copy of i m not her book by janet gurtler. Ya librarian tales this is an excellent and realistic debut novel. 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.
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. Tess is the exact opposite of her beautiful, athletic sister. Read im not her online by janet gurtler books free 30day trial. 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. Janet gurtler tests the bonds of sisterhood in this moving debut that readers of jodi. I m not her by janet gurtler is incredibly frustrating, wonderful and utterly engaging. Yet the smiles of her pictureperfect family are cracking and her sister could be dying. 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. Also, i would say this book is about learning to see through different lenses, not believe everything you see. See all books authored by janet gurtler, including im not her, and dear teen me, and more on thriftbooks.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of janet gurtler books online. Janet gurtler lives in calgary alberta, near the canadian rockies, with her husband and son and a chubby chihuahua named bruce. Should she still care about the contest even though her sister is sick. I was a little unsure of myself going into this novel, but i couldnt put it down. Im not her book by janet gurtler 1 available editions. Im not her ebook by janet gurtler 9781402256370 rakuten kobo. 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. 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. Jun 12, 2011 well, i ve been rather quiet on the blog front. In the novel, the main character, tess, was always the quiet, shy, and unpopular girl. I would definitely recommend it especially to fans of sarah ockler and gail forman. Buy im not her book online at best prices in india on.
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. May 24, 20 10 fun facts about 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. 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 download pdfepub ebook. Im not her by janet gurtler welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the im not her by janet gurtler, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or. Im not her is janet gurtlers debut young adult book and she does many, many great things with this story. Im so glad that gurtler s next book is in my tbr pile because after discovering her, i want to read more. Her thoughts and personality are sure to make you laugh throughout the whole book. Im not her is janet gurtler s debut young adult book and she does many, many great things with this story. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read im not her.
She does not live in an igloo or play hockey, but she does love maple syrup and says. Janet reads from the first chapter of her may 2011 release, im not her. Janet gurtler lives in calgary alberta, near the canadian rockies, with her husband. Apr 14, 2012 there are senior boys flirting with her. The strength of sisterhood speaks volumes in im not her. Im not her by janet gurtler reading guidebook club.
Aug 05, 2017 almost three years after im not her is over, tess is graduating from high school and there are a few familiar faces joining her. Suddenly tess is the center of the popular crowd, everyone eager for updates. Its not an easy read at times but its written very beautifully. Im not her by janet gurtler what is that book about. My mommy flew in this week to come to the im not her book party. 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 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. Im not her by janet gurtler written by jordyn leavens the novel that i am reading is im not her by janet gurtler.
At one point in the book, kristina tells tess, its my fault. Janet gurtler is the critically acclaimed author of four contemporary young adult novels. 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. If you remember, i thought janet gurtlers other book, if i tell, was only soso.
Read i m not her by janet gurtler available from rakuten kobo. Rita finalist janet gurtler lives in calgary alberta, near the canadian rockies, with her husband and son and a chubby chihuahua named bruce. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Of course that meant i had to clean and get ready for her visit.
Janet does not live in an igloo or play hockey, but she does love maple syrup and says eh a lot. Just right for fans of sarah dessen and jodi picoult, this is a strong debut that attempts to answer the question, what does it really mean to live. For the first time in my life, i didnt feel envy tess is the exa. Janet gurtler tests the bonds of sisterhood in this moving debut that readers of jodi picoult and sarah dessen will. Shes made mistakes, betrayed her best friend, and now shes paying for it. Janet gurtler author janet gurtler lives in calgary, canada with her husband and son and a puppy blessed with cuteness rather than brains. Learning to see other people for who they are and not what you or anyone else has made them out to be.
I like these books the strength of sisterhood speaks volumes in i m not her. Second chance sunday im not her by janet gurtler andi. She does not live in an igloo or play hockey, but she does apologize to people when they bump into her. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Kristina is the older, prettier, more athletic and popular sister while tess on the other hand is quiet and smart. If it werent for the stock character problem, i would have bumped the book up a letter grade. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android.
Janet gurtler, quote from im not her you dont have to say yes to everything, you know. For the first time in my life, i didnt feel envy tess is the exact opposite of her beautiful, athletic sister. Actually i like when people visit me, the house gets a good cleaning. Janet gurtler tests the bonds of sisterhood in this moving debut that readers of jodi picoult and sarah dessen will savor. Kristina makes tess promise not to tell anyone about her cancer. If you remember, i thought janet gurtler s other book, if i tell, was only soso. Im not her by janet gurtler overdrive rakuten overdrive. Like all of us, i am different things to different people. Trade paperback9781402256363 gurtler, janet im not. Janet gurtler captures the awkwardness, angst, and loneliness of teenagehood in a way that will make readers want to. It is the story of sisters who will both make you smile and break your heart. Her favorite class of the day is her art class with mr. Janet gurtler lives in calgary, canada with her husband and son and a puppy blessed with cuteness rather than brains.
Oct, 20 i m not her by janet gurtler published by sourcebooks, inc. Janet s second book, if i tell, will be published on october 1st, 2011. A powerful and gripping contemporary ya from the author of im not her thats just right for fans of sarah dessen and jodi picoult. Read im not her by janet gurtler for free with a 30 day free trial. Kristina is the sporty one, tess is the smart one, and they each have their place. I have learned that i am very fortunate for what i have and for. Im not her by janet gurtler isu with summary free essays. 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. Janet gurtler s work has appeared in magazines such as todays parent and luxury living lifestyles. Another issue for me was that ive read now that andis gone. When tess, kristinas younger sister, said, youre still you. By reading this book, i really came to learn that i should appreciate my life for what i have.
Im not her by janet gurtler was a very inspiring book, that really touched my heart. Janet gurtler, quote from im not her i know what its like to look for someone to fill up the whole inside you. Her dad is making her spend the whole summer volunteering at the local soup kitchen. Im not her has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Oct 15, 2011 its not an easy read at times but its written very beautifully. Second chance sunday im not her by janet gurtler andis abcs. 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 her. A powerful and gripping contemporary ya from the author of i m not her thats just right for fans of sarah dessen and jodi picoult. Gurtler opens with a scene far away from any sickness. I m not her gives the reader a real glimpse into the realities of cancer.
She lives beside the rocky mountains with her son and husband in calgary, canada. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Ive read other blogs comparing gurtler to sarah dessen and i agree. Janet gurtler has written a fantastic story about the bond between sisters. Im not her is a book about figuring out who you are underneath all the labels and learning to like yourself as who you truly are. 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 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 has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Janet gurtler books list of books by author janet gurtler. 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. Janet lives in okotoks alberta, canada with her husband, son, a chubby black chihuahua named bruce and a blonde golden retriever named betty white. And utilizing the point of view from the youngest in this family was a thing of beauty. My mommy flew in this week to come to the i m not her book party. Jan 17, 2012 the book i would like to recommend is im not her by janet gurtler.
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