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SCARRED (James Lorimer, 2007)
--“What I love about this novel is the tight writing. It’s a short book and every word counts. Even as the reader is repulsed by Becky’s actions, they do make sense in a world without choices. I also like the fact that Monique has worked into the story a way to self-heal. This book is … a great read.” – Brantford Expositor --"Scarred breaks new ground as a novel about self-injury.... Given the obvious dangers with this shockingly common destructive behavior, society at large and schools in particular must directly address this issue. Scarred is a good place to start.... The novel's brevity does not compromise the believability of the characters or the conflict." -- Resource Links Comments (21)
 
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i read this book for school and it was almost like my life ... i really loved this book and i wanted to thank you for writing it... it help me through alot... i can't wait to read another... Ashlee hall |
Annmarie Herrick
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how did u get theses ideas for you book. i loved this book. i could tottaly cna relate to it. i doing a paper for school on your book Scarred and i would like to ask some Queastions |
carissa
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i would like to thank you for visiting my school and speaking to the students. I also would like to thank you for giving me the oppertunity to read this book, i really liked it and it helped me a lot. I would really like to read another book like this by you. once again thank you Carissa Johnson |
Monique
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Hi Ashlee, Hi Carissa, I'm so glad you girls found my book Scarred to be meaningful. Of all my books, this may be the one that is most helpful to young people. Hope you are both doing well and taking good care of yourselves. For me, writing is a way to take care of myself. Perhaps it'll work for you, too. Best wishes from me |
brianna
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he monique i love your book it is vary good and i am 13 and i love the book  and my name is brianna so by i have to go take care by  |
Monique Polak
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Hi Brianna, Glad that you enjoyed my book. Hope you didn't find it too disturbing. I am very concerned about kids who cut -- I'm hoping my book will give them hope that recovery is possible. Thanks again for your note. I love hearing from readers! |
Sofie
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wow, this book sounds amazing! I so badly want to read it! |
LindseyS
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Hi Monique, You're going to be coming to my school sometime this month, (beaconsfield) and we just started to read your book. Were only on the fourth chapter and I have to say.. I really love it. It's just really.. real. I'm looking forward to you coming in. |
Monique
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Hi Lindsey, Thanks for posting that comment. I look forward to meeting you and I'm glad you are enjoying Scarred. Must say I really got into my character when I was writing it, so I'm delighted you find it "real." See you SOON! |
Julie
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Hi Monique, we read your book in my class at Beaconsfield. I really enjoyed and I felt like I was there, like I was seeing this all go on with my own two eyes! I enjoyed your visit in March. I enjoy writing and really hope to one day matbe publish a book of my own that's why I'm always writing  ! I really enjoyed seeing you and your a really good author!  |
Clementine
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Hey Monique, At school, we are reading your book. It's really interesting but when we finished it, I was disapointed thhat you didn't write more. How come you didn't add anything at the end? I would have liked to find out: if Beck ended up talking to Dr. Seawell, how Aarol got on with his carpentry class and if Becky's mom stopped picking on her. Also, did Aarol cut himself? It would make sense if he did because then he would have recognised the signs of Becky spending lots of time in her room and her wearing long sleeves in the summer and also because he builds things. |
Hayden Isabelle
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Hey Monique! Well i was just wondering; I am doing a writing assignment for school, and i just want to know If you can tell me some more info on her. How old is she? What does she look like? What happens between Tory and her? What happens to Amy? Thanks, H. Isabelle :p |
Hayden Isabelle
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For my comment above, i meant Becky. |
Ashley
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Hi Monique, At my school we we're reading this book. It was a really good book that i enjoyed very, very much. I think i might even read it again!!! I was really able to picture what was going on in the book in my head. I can't wait to read more of your books!!! |
Monique
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Hi Isabelle and Ashley, Now I'm wondering whether you two go to the same school! Glad to know you are reading my book and that you're able to "picture" it, Ashley. Isabelle, you will find the answers to all the questions you have about Becky if you keep reading carefully. Good luck with your assignment. Here's hoping you get an A! |
VickyR
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hey Monique, I read your book with my class at Beaconsfield. and i have to say i could really relate to a lot of the things Becky went through . now I'm writing a paper on your book and finding good things to write about it is no chore at all and i just wanted to say thank you fro writing this book ! i can't wait to read your other books!! -Vicky Robshaw, 12 (going to be 13 soon!!)- |
Amanda
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I think it's great that someone is willing to write a book about self-injury because the more people know and understand about it, the less often it will happen. So, thanks for letting people know about this! |
Monique
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Hey Vicky R and Amanda, Thanks for posting your comments on my blog. Vicky, I'm glad that reading Scarred doesn't feel like a chore to you. That means I must've done a decent job writing it! And Amanda, I'm glad you think it's important to let people know about self-injury. When I first started doing the research for the book, I thought maybe I should keep the whole topic more of a secret, but I learned that not talking about self-injury only makes the problem worse. So in a little way, I tried to open up the conversation about a difficult topic. Good luck with your book reports and thanks for writing. Happy 13th birthday soon, Vicky. My b-day is coming up soon, too! best to both of you from Monique |
Isabel
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omg this book was so good but i dont cut myself so i cant say it was helpful for ME but it was helpful for my bestie and for my boyfriend thanks sooo much for writing this book monique cuz now both my bestie and my bf stopped cutting |
Isabel
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by the way wat was the dude's name that asked becky out to coffee? (i had to turn in my book to the library) THANKS SOO MUCH!!!! |
Monique
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Hi Isabel, That's great news that my book was helpful to your "bestie" and your boyfriend. I'm so glad about that. The dude's name is Tory. Thanks for writing! best to you and your friends from Monique. PS: You sound like a really great friend! |
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