Speak is about a girl who is out casted, tottaly ignored and found completely useless among her other nineth grade classmates. After calling the cops, at a senior party over spring break, Melinda has gone silent. The school hates her for busting the party, but they dont understand why she did it, and unfortunatley they dont care to know why. Read this story, to find the secret of the silence and hate that Melinda keeps inside. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat.