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Big Mouth & Ugly Girl - by Joyce Carol Oates (Paperback)

Big Mouth & Ugly Girl - by  Joyce Carol Oates (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In her first novel for young adults, acclaimed author Oates creates a provocative and unflinching story of friendship and family, loyalty and betrayal that hits close to home.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Big Mouth<p>No I did not. I did not, I did not. I did not say those things, and I did not plan those things. Won't It anyone believe me?</p>Ugly Girl<p>All right, Ugly Girl made a mistake. I'd told my mom what I'd heard in the cafeteria, and she'd told Dad. Evidently. I'd thought for sure they would want me to speak up for the truth.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Believable, full-blooded characters. Convincing high-school back-drop."--<em>Publishers Weekly</em> <strong>(starred review)</strong><br><br>"Compelling. Honest and penetrating."--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em><br><br>"Gripping."--<em>Washington Post</em><br><br>Middle and high school kids will find a lot rings true in "Big Mouth and Ugly Girl."--<em>San Francisco Chronicle</em><br><br>"A divinely readable novel, one of the finest and most provocative in any genre of late."--Ruminator Review<br><br>"A fast-moving, timely, compelling story."--School Library Journal<br><br>"A superb story bursting with themes relevant to high school life today."--Atlanta Journal-Constitution<br><br>"A thought-provoking, character-driven drama."--ALA Booklist (starred review)<br><br>"Should bring Oates a whole new generation of fans."--Denver Rocky Mountain News<br>

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