Because I Am Furniture

Dad hurts them
not me
likes them better.
Volleyball gives me a voice
but when to use it
I don't know.
Waiting.
Watching.
Because I am furniture.


Reader: Payton G
Age: 13
Title: Because I Am Furniture
Author: Thalia Chaltas
Publisher: Viking
Pub Date: 04/16/2009
Galley: Yes
Nominate for Teens Top 10: Yes
Recommend: Yes
How would you convince your friends to read the book: I would tell them that it is totally realistic and written in poems—they would find that cool.
Compelling Aspect of the Book: I think that the most compelling aspect of the book was that it is written in poems—that really sort of makes you read it differently and makes it unique.
Did the cover reflect the contents: The cover was not what ultimately tempted me into picking up the book. It did, however, reflected the contents really well. This cover should not be changed.
Did you Finish: Yes
Age Range: 12-13, 14-15, 16-17
Quality: 4Q Better than most
Popularity: 4P Broad general teen appeal