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Laura
Jun 27, 2010 rated it really liked it
3.75 stars. I think I'm gonna have to sleep on this one. I don't completely get it. Which is a little scary, considering it's juvenile fiction. Hmm.

Edit: Not sure how I missed the very clear explanations on p 189! Anyway, this one now gets a full 4 stars.
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Tanya
I enjoyed the transformation of Miranda's character as her discoveries are revealed. The changing friendships theme was the one I embraced the most because it is realistic how lots might be observed, but misinterpreted and definitely affecting one emotionally. I think that would appeal to my own kids as they read this book.

I listened to the audio version, and it seems two chapters were completely left out - key chapters at that. One minute I'm listening to Miranda think about ruffles and the la
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Kaley
Loved it!!!
Juliana Philippa
Dec 10, 2009 marked it as to-read
m00ngrrrl
Jan 09, 2010 rated it it was amazing
Liz
Mar 25, 2010 rated it really liked it
Shannon Wallner
Apr 19, 2010 marked it as to-read
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Martha
Nov 02, 2010 rated it really liked it
Shanna
Aug 03, 2011 rated it liked it
Tammy AZ
Jan 23, 2012 rated it really liked it
Ginger
Feb 13, 2012 rated it liked it
Shelves: kidlit-middle-ya
Stephanie
Apr 19, 2012 marked it as to-read
Jean-Marie
Jul 28, 2012 marked it as to-read
Christi
Nov 30, 2012 marked it as to-read
Shelves: young-adult, newberry
Kim DeCina
Feb 08, 2013 marked it as to-read
Christy
Apr 12, 2013 rated it it was amazing
Meghan
Apr 26, 2013 marked it as to-read
Jen
Mar 09, 2015 rated it really liked it
Kristen
Dec 07, 2015 marked it as passed-on  ·  review of another edition
Kathy Jo
Oct 19, 2017 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Anika
Aug 03, 2018 marked it as to-read
Curlysue
Apr 07, 2020 marked it as to-read
Tanya
Aug 16, 2023 rated it really liked it
Martha
Jul 25, 2022 marked it as to-read
Jessica
Oct 30, 2022 marked it as to-read
grace
Jan 08, 2023 marked it as to-read