Spike--14 years old, a grade-eight student, and pregnant. Like lots of teenagers, she and Shane don't really think that when they slip into the bedroom at a friend's house they could come out pregnant--but they do. In this book Spike tells what it's like to be in junior high and having a baby. So many decisions, so many questions--not to mention dealing with Shane, her mum, and her friends. It's not easy, but Spike is no quitter. She faces her problems with honesty and a strong will. And finally, Shane does too. Based on the groundbreaking Degrassi Junior High television series, this book offers a sensitive and engaging look at the challenges of teenage life.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1550281135
ISBN13:9781550281132
Release Date:January 1988
Publisher:Lorimer
Length:120 Pages
Weight:0.15 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 4.3" x 7.0"
Age Range:12 to 14 years
Grade Range:Grades 7 to 9
Customer Reviews
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
As a big fan of the 'Degrassi' series I had avoided reading the fiction 'spin offs', fearing they may not measure up to the show I loved so much. Upon reading 'Spike' I realised the folly of my ways - it was an entertaining read and almost identical to the episodes surrounding her teenage pregnancy.Besides including kitsch 80s details - such as a description of Spike's outrageous neo-Romantic hairdo and 'Zit Remedy's musical stylings - this book carries a message about young women and sexuality, which remains relevant today. It highlights the sexist and hypocritical education system when Spike is forced to leave Degrassi until her child is born, lest she set a 'bad example' for her female peers. Spike also provides a powerful voice for women's right to choose abortion - although she chooses to have her baby, she confronts her boyfriend's Christian moralising head on and insists upon her rights as a female.A must for any Degrassi fans and young people who enjoy reading books dealing with contemporary issues.
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