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293 pp.
| Houghton |
June, 2016 |
TradeISBN 978-0-544-54006-4$17.99
(4)
YA
Outgoing and rebellious Annie moves with her father to her stepmom's home in the suburbs. On the first day of school, she meets Jessie, an anxious loner, and the two become best friends. Once Annie begins hanging out with Jessie's past tormentors, however, things derail quickly. The issues are well worn--mean-girl bullying, teen pregnancy, emotional problems--but Lo's narrative will keep readers engaged.