Twisted

Laurie Halse Anderson

Mar 2007 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Mike Chamberlain

About this audiobook

High school senior Tyler Miller used to be the kind of guy who faded into the background—average student, average looks, average dysfunctional family. But since he got busted for doing graffiti on the school, and spent the summer doing outdoor work to pay for it, he stands out like you wouldn’t believe. His new physique attracts the attention of queen bee Bethany Milbury, who just so happens to be his father’s boss’s daughter, the sister of his biggest enemy—and Tyler’s secret crush. And that sets off a string of events and changes that have Tyler questioning his place in the school, in his family, and in the world.
In Twisted, Laurie Halse Anderson tackles a very controversial subject: what it means to be a man today. Fans and new listeners alike will be captured by Tyler’s pitchperfect, funny voice, the surprising narrative arc, and the thoughtful moral dilemmas that are at the heart of all of the author’s award-winning work.

Ratings and reviews

I love how the reader's voice isn't completely bland and unemotional.

About the author

Laurie Halse Anderson has received both the Margaret Edwards Award and the ALAN Award for her contributions to young adult literature. She has also been honored by the National Coalition Against Censorship in recognition of her fight to combat the censoring of literature. She is the author of the groundbreaking National Book Awarad finalst and Printz Honor Book, Speak. She is also the author of the critically acclaimed YA books, Prom, Twisted, Catalyst, Wintergirls, and The Impossible Knife of Memory. She has also authored a number of middle grade titles including The Vet Volunteers series, and the historical fiction, Seeds of America Trilogy, which includes Forge, ALA Best Book for Young Adults, Fever 1793, and the National Book Award finalist and Scott O'Dell Award-winner, Chains.  She and her husband live in northern New York State. Follow Laurie on Twitter @halseanderson and visit her at madwomanintheforedst.com

Mike Chamberlain is an actor and voiceover artist who has performed in numerous short and feature length films and on television and radio.