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297 pp.
| Candlewick |
June, 2016 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-8131-9$16.99
(4)
YA
Sophomore Ashleigh is inspired by (and soon, infatuated with) her English teacher Miss Murray, who sparks Ashleigh's sexuality crisis but is nevertheless a bright point in a year fraught with boyfriend pressures, best friend troubles, a pregnancy scare, and divorcing parents. Well-drawn characters and a contemplative tone that suits the subject matter help offset the preponderance of teen angst tropes.