Tear This Down by Barbara Dee audiobook

Tear This Down

By Barbara Dee
Read by Laura Knight Keating

Recorded Books 9781665917674

Unabridged

Format : Library CD (In Stock)
  • ISBN: 9798894869117

  • ISBN: 9798228359314

Runtime: 6.14 Hours
Category: Fiction
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English

Summary

Summary

From Barbara Dee, the critically acclaimed author of Maybe He Just Likes You, comes a middle grade novelabout a girl who makes the choice to speak out against a problematic historical hometown figure no matter thecost—perfect for readers of Dress Coded.For as long as Freya can remember, she has loved living in her cozy hometown of Wellstone. Not only is thetown itself named for local and historical hero Benjamin Wellstone but everything in it: schools, beaches, andstores. There’s even a giant statue of him to remind everyone of the good things he did.But while doing research for a big school project, Freya discovers that Benjamin isn’t the big hero everyone hasbeen taught to believe. He had some redeeming qualities, but he also held incredibly problematic views towardswomen, believing they shouldn’t have the right to vote—or even to exist outside of the home. Disappointed byher revelation, Freya wonders if she could figure out a way to not only show what the hometown hero was reallylike but replace his statue with one of an unsung hero: local suffragette Octavia Padgett.Though Freya knows not everyone will agree with her, she is shocked when her efforts cause even biggerissues than she could have imagined. Even her own parents seem uneasy with Freya’s cause. With the help ofher beloved Nan, friends new and old, and the coolest librarian she’s ever met, can Freya stand firm and teardown outdated views?

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Author

Author Bio: Barbara Dee

Author Bio: Barbara Dee

Barbara Dee is the author of several middle grade novels including Maybe He Just Likes You, Everything I Know About You, Halfway Normal, and Star-Crossed. Her books have received several starred reviews and been included on many best-of lists, including the ALA Rainbow List Top Ten, the Chicago Public Library Best of the Best, and the NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People. Star-Crossed was also a Goodreads Choice Awards finalist. Barbara is one of the founders of the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival.

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Details

Details

Available Formats : Library CD, MP3 CD
Category: Fiction
Runtime: 6.14
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English