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What I found most fascinating about this book is the strength and independence of an invigorating female protagonist. Beyond her years in self-awareness and maturity, Frankie has a deep significance about her; she finds the symbolism in the world around her and that creates purpose and meaning for her. Frankie is easy to relate to and I found myself saying "You Go Girl!" and "Don't let that boy boss you around!" She is searching for identity, and desires to be a part of something larger than her
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Full Disclosure: I read this for a gender representation in children's and youth lit class for my MLIS and I wouldn't have read it otherwise. I wouldn't have even known about it... I did like Lockhart's other novel, We Were Liars, though. I'm not entirely sure why I'm giving this four stars because it took me nearly half the novel to get into it. It's also a little anti-climactic as well. I think the main thing that's so enjoyable about it in the end is that it's got a really fresh, compelling v
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Love the idea of neglected positives and the invisible presence of the authority! It would be so cool to be a member of the Basset Hounds- however, the excessive authority of the King would be excrutiatingly painful.
For FYA book club. Started in May 2010? Just picked up and finished. Good for YA but I'm craving a little more adult reading.
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Another knock out book from e. lockhart. Initially the ending felt a little flat, a little lacking, but the more I thought about it, the more it worked for the book. And Frankie's a great protagonist, funny and worried and bold and scared all at once.
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Mar 29, 2016
Deedee
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Lexile 890L
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 9.0
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 9.0
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