The Disturbed Girls Dictionary

Name: The Disturbed Girls Dictionary
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: NoNieqa Ramos
ISBN: 9781980002987

Author: NoNieqa Ramos

Narrator: Maria Liatis

Unabridged: 7 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 07/20/2018

Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Social Themes, Coming Of Age, Girls & Women

Synopsis

Macy's school officially classifies her as "disturbed," but Macy isn't interested in how others define her. She's got more pressing problems: her mom can't move off the couch, her dad's in prison, her brother's been kidnapped by Child Protective Services, and now her best friend isn't speaking to her. Writing in a dictionary format, Macy explains the world in her own terms-complete with gritty characters and outrageous endeavors. With an honesty that's both hilarious and fearsome, slowly Macy reveals why she acts out, why she can't tell her incarcerated father that her mom's cheating on him, and why her best friend needs protection . . . the kind of protection that involves Macy's machete.

About NoNieqa Ramos

NoNieqa Ramos is an educator and a literary activist who wrote the young-adult novel The Disturbed Girl's Dictionary and the picture book Hair Story. She believes Halloween is a lifestyle, not a holiday. Raised in the Boogie Down Bronx, she now lives in Virginia, where she can be found getting motorcycle lessons from her soulmate Michael or going indie-bookstore hopping with her preciosos Jandi and Langston. For more information, visit NoNieqaRamos.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by ☆Dani☆ on February 19, 2018

I give this book 5 out of 5 Freakin Fantastic Stars! I am over the moon about this BOOK! What attracted me to this book was the cover and the title, then I read the premise and was sold. This book meant more to me than pages in a book, I understood Macy. I was Macy. I saw many reviews on this book and......more

Goodreads review by David on November 08, 2017

Macy Cashmere’s one-of-a-kind, no-holds-barred teen memoir will blow your mind and break your heart. Her unforgettable voice is hard-hitting and unflinching, compassionate and street wise, delivered with a linguistic and structural playfulness that both dazzles the reader and draws them in deep. Wit......more

Goodreads review by Gary on January 21, 2019

Although I had very little choice in the matter, this book was extremely good. I am assuming it was written for a YA audience, since that is the course I am taking, but it has liberal amounts of "motherfucker" and "fucker" scattered throughout to ensure any rural, conservative district in existence......more

Goodreads review by Danielle on January 17, 2018

Oh my. This book. I’m still trying to find the words to describe how much I was charmed by, fell in love with, then had my heart ripped out by this EXCELLENT piece of literature. @nonieqa.ramos , I HEART Macy. She is the headstrong, imperfect, big-hearted heroine I’ve been waiting for. I am so grate......more

Goodreads review by Josephine on February 25, 2022

I was granted the ARC by Netgally. It took me a bit to get into the rhythm and style of this very unique book, and when I did... BAM!! I was getting up in the morning before everyone else so I could read more about disturbed girl Macy. As a teacher I felt sad for her yet frustrated. Reader be aware,......more