Such a Pretty Girl

Such a Pretty GirlA 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

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: MTV Books
Published: 01/02/2007
ISBN: 9781416521839
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 6.90h x 5.00w x 0.60d

Review Citations: 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

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