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• Commended for CCBC Best Books 2014 (Canada)

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A fast-paced read that will appeal not only to older, reluctant or struggling teen readers but also to stronger readers looking for a quick, engaging story. The subject matter and character conversation level is appropriate to older teens despite the use of simple, straightforward vocabulary. -- (03/14/2014) Appealing and approachable...offers readers a summer story succinctly told, complete with adolescent girl dynamics, first-job jitters, and even a resident ghost. This story of a balanced, relatable heroine respects its readers, giving them a novel serious in tone, smartly paced, and skillfully executed. -- (06/01/2014) Overt messages are presented engagingly for reluctant teen readers. --The Horn Book Guide (10/18/2014) A well-structured and well-developed novel. The characters are fleshed out, the emotions are real and earned, and the plot holds well. I especially liked that Bailey grew stronger from April's bullying and actually used the experience to gain confidence in herself. -- (07/23/2014) Teens will enjoy this riveting tale of frenemies and root for Bailey's success. --Washington State Young Adult Review Group (12/01/2014)

A fast-paced read that will appeal not only to older, reluctant or struggling teen readers but also to stronger readers looking for a quick, engaging story. The subject matter and character conversation level is appropriate to older teens despite the use of simple, straightforward vocabulary. -- (03/14/2014) Overt messages are presented engagingly for reluctant teen readers. --The Horn Book Guide (10/18/2014) Teens will enjoy this riveting tale of frenemies and root for Bailey's success. --Washington State Young Adult Review Group (12/01/2014) Appealing and approachable...offers readers a summer story succinctly told, complete with adolescent girl dynamics, first-job jitters, and even a resident ghost. This story of a balanced, relatable heroine respects its readers, giving them a novel serious in tone, smartly paced, and skillfully executed. -- (06/01/2014) A well-structured and well-developed novel. The characters are fleshed out, the emotions are real and earned, and the plot holds well. I especially liked that Bailey grew stronger from April's bullying and actually used the experience to gain confidence in herself. -- (07/23/2014)

"A fast-paced read that will appeal not only to older, reluctant or struggling teen readers but also to stronger readers looking for a quick, engaging story. The subject matter and character conversation level is appropriate to older teens despite the use of simple, straightforward vocabulary.-- ""CM Magazine"" A well-structured and well-developed novel. The characters are fleshed out, the emotions are real and earned, and the plot holds well. I especially liked that Bailey grew stronger from April's bullying and actually used the experience to gain confidence in herself.-- ""Southwestern Ohio Young Adult Materials Review Group"" Appealing and approachable...offers readers a summer story succinctly told, complete with adolescent girl dynamics, first-job jitters, and even a resident ghost. This story of a balanced, relatable heroine respects its readers, giving them a novel serious in tone, smartly paced, and skillfully executed.-- ""The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"" Overt messages are presented engagingly for reluctant teen readers.-- ""The Horn Book Guide"" Teens will enjoy this riveting tale of frenemies and root for Bailey's success.-- ""Washington State Young Adult Review Group"""

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Kristin Butcher is the author of several books for young readers, including The Trouble with Liberty and The Hemingway Tradition in the Orca Soundings collection. Kristin lives in Campbell River, British Columbia.

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