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Because I Am Furniture Thalia Chaltas
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group

Mar 1, 2012 - Through the use of poetry, Thalia Chaltas has crafted a chilling and compelling story of violence and neglect. Then Anke makes the school volleyball team. When his temper flares it's always her older brother, Darren who takes the hits. Jul 6, 2010 - I have the great (and exciting) pleasure of welcoming Thalia Chaltas, author of Because I Am Furniture, to Sparrow Review for my first-ever author interview! Jun 3, 2011 - Anke's father is abusive to her brother and sister. May 8, 2013 - Because I Am Furniture by Thalia Chaltas - PG - **** Anke's father verbally (and otherwise) abuses her mother, older brother, and older sister - but not her. Painted Adirondack chairs and fire pit. It was kind of a happy accident, because I actually love how fresh and clean they feel now. Jan 29, 2011 - Because I Am Furniture Buy it here and support our blog. Feb 11, 2010 - Before I picked up Because I Am Furniture, I had no idea that it was written in verse. Instead, he simply ignores her, as if she were a piece of furniture. He attacks her brother and sister, but she's just an invisible witness in a house of horrors, on the brink of disappearing altogether. Not that that's a problem, but for some reason it's always a surprise when I open a book that is written this way. Jan 8, 2009 - Because I Am Furniture is a gritty, lyrical, and thought-provoking verse novel about one girl's struggle with abuse–or, rather, with not being abused. Because, to him, she is like furniture— not even worthy of the worst kind of attention. 7 days ago - And I'm now the proud owner of beautiful white adirondack chairs. Apr 20, 2010 - Because I am Furniture by Thalia Chaltas. May 3, 2010 - Because I am Furniture, by Thalia Chaltas is my pick for a book that deserves ten stars.