Pretty Is

by Elizabeth Holmes

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781101006962
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	05/17/2007
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	NOOK Book
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	963,110
File size:	225 KB
Age Range:	10 Years

About the Author

Elizabeth Holmes lives in Ithaca, New York. She earned her MFA in poetry from Cornell University and is a published poet. She has written other novels for young readers.

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Table of Contents

 

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Acknowledgements

 

Chapter 1 - A Bad Feeling

Chapter 2 - thinking About Monica

Chapter 3 - Playground

Chapter 4 - The McLarens

Chapter 5 - Volcano Day

Chapter 6 - Balcony Scene

Chapter 7 - The end of fifth Grade

Chapter 8 - Problem Sisters

Chapter 9 - trespassing