Such a Pretty Girl by Laura Wiess

August 18th, 2007 · 2 Comments

Synopsis:
After a teenage girl’s abusive father is released early from prison, she fears that she will be victimized again.
Review:
I hold Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak to be the perfect YA “problem novel.” These novels take a teen in jeopardy facing off against a social issue, and show how the protagonist overcomes the situation. In [...]

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Tags: American Literature