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School Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
Gr 9-Up High school misfit Sage Priestly, 17, loses the race for class president to Mona, a golden girl with the looks, brains, and popularity Sage covets. In this "tables are shinier on the other side of the cafeteria" story, Sage wants to be Mona, trying to transform herself by dieting (starving herself) and daydreaming about dating popular-guy Roger (actually a stereotypical jerk jock). Clueless about best friend and boy-next-door Vern's love for her, Sage, in a rare moment of boldness, gets Roger's at...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
As her mother's mental illness worsens, Sage's home life unravels. She remakes herself in the image of a seemingl...Log In or Sign Up to Read More