Bird Face Author:Cynthia T. Toney Almost-fourteen-year-old Wendy doesn't care one bit about being popular like her classmates Tookie and the Sticks. That is, until Brainiac bully John-Monster schemes against her, and someone leaves anonymous sticky-note messages all over school. Even her best friend, Jennifer, is hiding something and pulling away. But the Spring Program, abandon... more »ed puppies, and high school track team tryouts don't leave much time to play detective. When secrets and failed dreams kick off the summer after eighth grade, will Jennifer still be around to support her at the start of high school in the fall?
A gentle crossover book especially for pre- and early teen girls. Tastefully addresses topics such as bullying, eating disorders, divorce, and suicide. For both mainstream and religious audiences, and should be suitable for all but the most prudish readers. Family-friendly-young-teen. PYP-rated PG for thematic elements. Religious content: offhand. Winner of the Seal of Approval from the Catholic Writers Guild.« less