Round the Bend

by Mitzi Dale

Deirdre, who has grown up having trouble relating to others and has been shutting out the world more and more frequently, has a breakdown at thirteen and enters a group home for social adjustment

128 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1988

About the author

Mitzi Dale’s books feature gritty, independent and spirited protagonists, which has made them hugely popular with young adult audiences. She has published five young adult novels, including Governor General’s Award-shortlisted Bryna Means Courage. She lives in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.

Reviews

[Cutie314 · Rating 5 out of 5]

the thing about this book is that I got it completely by chance. I just found it in a free book bin at the school library, and I read the summary, and figured since it was so short, it wasn't a big deal if I ended up hating it. I was probably like 13?

but I love this book. it's one of my all time favorites. this book will have a special place in my heart till the day I die. everytime I read it I get something new from it. it's so good and deidre is so funny.

[Shouty · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE FIRST-PERSON NARRATION FELT SO CONVERSATIONAL, AND I FELT LIKE THERE WAS A LOT ABOUT DEIRDRE'S THOUGHT PROCESS A TEEN COULD RELATE TO (EVEN IF THEY'D NEVER JUST STARTED SCREAMING OR SET FIRE TO THEIR BED)

[Catherine Mustread · Rating 3 out of 5]

Deidre has grown up having trouble relating to others, and at 13 she enters a group home for social adjustment. Grades 5+