Desperate for guidance, for friendship, for some sign that she's not a freak of nature, Sara has a fleeting encounter with the mysterious Justine--the girl in the torn skirt. Already acclaimed in Canada for its raw intimacy and fresh, original voice, this is a daring debut that gives voice to the profound and universal experience of teenage isolation, desire, and despair.
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Desperate for guidance, for friendship, for some sign that she's not a freak of nature, Sara has a fleeting encounter with the mysterious Justine--the girl in the torn skirt. Already acclaimed in Canada for its raw intimacy and fresh, original voice, this is a daring debut that gives voice to the profound and universal experience of teenage isolation, desire, and despair.
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Good. The book may have minor cosmetic wear (i.e. creased spine/cover, scratches, curled corners, folded pages, minor sunburn, minor water damage, minor bent). The book may have some highlights/notes/underlined pages-Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included-Safe and Secure Mailer-No Hassle Return.
Edition:
First Perennial Edition stated, First Printing by numberline
Publisher:
Harper Perennial
Published:
2002
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17377617583
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New York, Perennial, 2002, trade paperback, 208 pp, First Perennial Edition stated, First Printing by numberline, Signed and inscribed by the Author "for Jim, hope you enjoy the read! yours, Rebecca" on the title page, Good condition, no dustjacket as issued. Straight, tight and clean with no markings, 1" tear to backstrip at heel of spine. A teen girl in search of something risky and real finds possible salvation in the willowy, mysterious outlaw girl in the torn skirt. But when her new friend goes missing she must embark upon a daring odyssey into an underworld of sex workers and johns, addicts and thieves, runaway girls and skater boys and, ultimately, into a violent tragedy. ISBN 9780060094850