Heartbeats and Other Stories

By Peter Sieruta

Book Overview

Includes nine short stories covering such themes as sibling rivalry, friendship, a room of one's own, madness, first love, and lost love. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060258489
• ISBN13: 9780060258481
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

Great Read Alouds for Young teens

Heartbeats and Other Stories is worth owning for its inclusion of "the Attack of the Jolly Green Giant." This story deals with teen boy/girl relationships and perceptions of sexual harassment. Using humor that kids can relate to, the author explores that often fine line between teasing and harassment. Despite the humorous approach, serious discussion around this sensitive and controversial issue can be meaningful and enlightening to both students and adults. I recommend taking a look at this story for classroom use.