Such a Pretty Girl (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781416521839)

A darkly compelling novel about a young woman who must defend herself against her abusive father. "In the character of Meredith, Laura Wiess has created a girl to walk alongside Harper Lee's Scout and J.D. Salinger's Phoebe. Read this novel, and you will be changed forever" (New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice).

They promised Meredith nine years of safety, but only gave her three.

Her father was supposed to be locked up until Meredith turned eighteen. She thought she had time to grow up, get out, and start a new life. But Meredith is only fifteen, and today her father is coming home from prison.

Today her time has run out.

Author: Laura Wiess
ISBN-10: 1416521836
ISBN-13: 9781416521839
Publisher: MTV Books
Language: English
Published: 01/02/2007
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 6.90h x 5.00w x 0.60d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 6
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 113048 / Such a Pretty Girl


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2006 pg. 875
Voice of Youth Advocates 12/01/2006 pg. 436 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Kliatt 01/01/2007 pg. 27
Booklist 04/15/2007 pg. 40
Kliatt 07/01/2007 pg. 29
ALA Best Books Young Adults 01/01/2008 pg. 1