Twisted

Laurie Halse Anderson

Mar 2007 · Sold by Penguin

About this ebook

From New York Times bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson

High school senior Tyler Miller used to be the kind of guy who faded into the background. 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 school, in his family, and in the world.

"Poignant and gripping." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Once again, Anderson's taut, confident writing will cause this story to linger long after the books is set down." —SLJ

A New York Times Bestseller
An ALA Best Book for Young Adults 

Ratings and reviews

I have been a huge fan of LHA since I first read Wintergirls. She is an amazing author. But needless to say I was actually quiet skeptical of this novel due in part that the main character is a boy, Tyler Miller, but yet again LHA drew me into the book, taking me on a journey that I won't soon forget. Tyler Miller recently got into some trouble with the law as his junior year prank went wrong, he got caught spray painting the school and was forced to do some community service. After this he was transformed from a nobody to someone that everyone knew. All the work he did with the janitors during the summer gave him a new physique, which attracts the attention of a girl that he has a secret crush on, whom is also the sister of his biggest enemy. This is an amazing book that deals with heavy issues as many of Anderson's books, such as dealing with issues of trying to find identity, Tyler's hectic home life to say the least, and thoughts of suicide. Tyler's character haunted me when I tried to put down the book before I finished the novel, needless to say I was up late into the night finishing the book. I simply could not put it down. Laurie Halse Anderson's books are great if you have not read any of them yet I would recommend any of them. This book to me is a MUST read, but I will warn you it does have weighty issues and some scenes kept me on the edge of my seat reading as fast as I could.

I absolutely loved it. This is one of my all time favorite authors and she has outdone herself once more. The plot and story Line is amazing and she really kept me on the edge of my seat, let alone the depth and layers of her charecter. Giving this book five stars is an understatement!💓💖💘

The first book I ever read and could not put down I needed more I hope for a movie or tv show they could do amazing work hell I wish I could play Tyler i felt like we were very similar such an amazing story (chefs kiss) 💋

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 Award finalist and Printz Honor Book Speak. She is also author of the critically acclaimed YA books Prom, Twitsted, 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 madwomanintheforest.com.