Pretty Is

Snip! With one cut of the scissors, Erin's social life changes absolutely. It's hard enough being a new girl, but it's that much worse to have a dorky older sister in the same school. When she is snubbed by the pretty and popular crowd, Erin commits an over-the-top vengeful act. This novel focuses on issues of family loyalty, peer pressure, and the desperate desire to belong. How Erin comes to terms with what she has done and with her sister makes this book a good choice for any girl threading her way through the challenging corridors of middle school. The summer before starting middle school, eleven-year-old Erin feels out of place, is being treated badly by her former best friend, and is embarrassed by her dorky older sister, but when she tries to get even she steps over the line More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA