girl story sweethearts

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24 reviews
Sara Zarr

Little, Brown Young Readers, 2008

Read it!
Very realistic book! Not only did Story of a Girl explore the troubled lives of teenagers, it showed the impact the importance of the support of family and friends. When I first ordered this, I thought it would be just another melodramatic book jam-packed with teen angst, but the plot delved much deeper than I expected. I'd definitely recommend that you read this book.

Sweethearts

16 reviews
Sara Zarr

Little, Brown Young Readers, 2008

Leaves it's mark in your heart
What attracted me to this book initially was the cover (I saw it at the Little Brown stand in Bologna) - doesn't that frosted cookie look yummy? I also liked the jacket copy: "Sweethearts is about the power of memory, the bond of friendship, and the quiet resilience of our childhood hearts." So yeah, not exactly high concept, but I like to read "quieter" books every now and then too. And this one ...

Story of a Girl

24 reviews
Sara Zarr, 2008

Read it!
Very realistic book! Not only did Story of a Girl explore the troubled lives of teenagers, it showed the impact the importance of the support of family and friends. When I first ordered this, I thought it would be just another melodramatic book jam-packed with teen angst, but the plot delved much deeper than I expected. I'd definitely recommend that you read this book.