Sophie Stein, aged 13, falls in love, outgrows the boy, searches for her Mr Right-and-a-half and finds him where she least thought to look. So truthful, so touching, this sequence of poems shows Sonya Sones' remarkable gift of empathy for her characters and builds up to a narrative that has you on the edge of your seat. This is an irresistible book that simply says everything about first love and will have an enormously wide appeal. 'Even in the severe limitations that the modern young impose upon their language, Sonya ...
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Sophie Stein, aged 13, falls in love, outgrows the boy, searches for her Mr Right-and-a-half and finds him where she least thought to look. So truthful, so touching, this sequence of poems shows Sonya Sones' remarkable gift of empathy for her characters and builds up to a narrative that has you on the edge of your seat. This is an irresistible book that simply says everything about first love and will have an enormously wide appeal. 'Even in the severe limitations that the modern young impose upon their language, Sonya Sones finds poetry - the poetry of First Things. In WHAT MY MOTHER DOESN'T KNOW, the poet sweeps lyrically through the door she opened in STOP PRETENDING. Hers is a voice that the literature of the young has been waiting for' Richard Peck, 2000 Newbery Award winner
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Publisher:
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published:
2003
Language:
English
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18086794270
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
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2003
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English
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18076121402
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This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear.
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
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2013
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English
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14606896727
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Very good. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. An ex-library book and may have standard library stamps and/or stickers. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.
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Very good. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. An ex-library book and may have standard library stamps and/or stickers. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
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2013
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
18103389470
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Fair. The cover has visible markings and wear. The cover has curled corners. The pages show normal wear and tear. This is a Ex Library book stickers and markings accordingly. Codes or product keys that accompany this product may not be valid. Fast Shipping in a Standard Poly Mailer!
I bought this at a book fair when I was a substitute teacher. It was delightful. I like that it is a series of poems that tell a story and that can each stand alone. It?s a great way to get into the mind of the protagonist, having us read her poetry journal. It?s also a great depiction of the emotions of an adolescent girl. Young girls who read this may be able to learn from Sophie?s mistakes without making the same ones themselves, but it?s not a heavy-handed cautionary tale; they can also learn from her good choices. For that matter, so can older girls and so can boys.
