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Letters From the Inside

Author:  John Marsden
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"Dear Tracey, I don't know why I'm answering your ad, to be honest. It's not like I'm into pen pals, but it's a boring Sunday here, everyone's out, and I thought it'd be something different. . ."

"Dear Mandy, Thanks for writing. You write so well, much better than me. I put the ad in for a joke, like a dare, and yours was the only good answer. . ."

Two teenage girls. An innocent beginning to friendship. Two complete strangers who get to know each other a little better each time a letter is written and answered. Mandy has a dog with no name, an older sister, a creepy brother, and some boy problems. Tracey has a horse, two dogs and a cat, an older sister and brother, and a great boyfriend. They both have hopes and fears. . . and secrets.

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Apr 15,2013
4

A raw book with a great story

Feb 11,2010
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5

A girl replies to a pen pal ad in a magazine. They soon become friends, and keep delving a little bit more into each other's lives. But soon enough one of the girls realises that all she has been delving in, are lies.
But perhaps the truth is much more worth slipping into?

The best part of this book was...
The way John Marsden writes, just as if he was the girls himself. The end had my twisting my head away from the page, not really wanting to read the end.
It was very wonderful though, and I would reccommmen it in a moment, if given the chance.
This book is similar to...
I'm not game to compare it to any other book but, if you're thirsting a bit of drama, angst, and real life, then go ahead and pick it up!
The best place to read this book is...
A prison cell, would obviously be the best place to read it, but your bedroom would do just fine. Near a post or mailbox, would be great too.
The soundtrack of this book should be...
This is a tricky question, as I don't usually read and listen to music as the lyrics interrupt my concentration, but Hospice by The Antlers would be good for the second half of the book. Something like Lily Allen's Alright, Still, would be awesome for the first.

Apr 01,2009
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anonymous (not verified)
4

two girls who begin to write to each other and in doing so begin a strange and wonderful friendship.

The best part of this book was...
the way they are so truthful to each other
This book is similar to...
the tomorrow series
The best place to read this book is...
in a quiet place, in a library , or on a train
The soundtrack of this book should be...
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