
Kate's philosophical battles with herself over how things progress is fantastic.ĭon't miss this one. There are some problems, but they sort themselves out. Adam is a great guy, and the relationship. I think I actually sighed and very briefly wished that I could be a teenager again, if only for a moment like that. This book has the BEST first kiss scene that I have ever read. Although the daughter of the family with whom they are staying is cold to her, she soon meets a group of kids and gets involved in activities. At first, Kate is angry because she had a lot of plans that were ruined- playing tennis, hanging out with her BFF, writing. *Sigh* Kate is forced to spend the summer on Cape Cod because her parents are having marital problems and her mother wants to spend time with friends. Girlfriend Material was so good that I don't feel a need to reward myself (for moving 4,000 books in the library yesterday!) with a Beany Malone book this weekend. I love Melissa Kantor's books because she writes my favorite sort of stuff- pink books. With the stress of college applications looming on the night of her mother’s hospitalization, Juliet takes comfort in the arms of a stranger. But then the cracks start to show: her parents separate, which leads to her mother taking an overdose. Popular, pretty, with laidback, loving parents, a devoted boyfriend and an effortless straight A report card. They say the higher you climb, the harder you fall – how will Juliet cope when her perfect world starts to crumble around her? Juliet seemingly has it all. They say the higher you climb, the harder you fall - how will Juliet cope when her perfect world starts to crumble around her? Num Pages: 320 pages.

Personal & social issues (Children's / Teenage).


Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage).

