What's Happening to My Junior Year? - Hardcover

St. George, Judith

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9780399213168: What's Happening to My Junior Year?

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0399213163 ISBN 13: 9780399213168

Publisher: Putnam Juvenile, 1986

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Steppie's life turns upside down when her mother converts their basement into a pool hall for troubled teenagers and then decides to enter the national pool players' championship herself.

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About the Author:

Judith St. George has published dozens of successful nonfiction books for children, including the Caldecott Medal-winning So You Want to Be President? and the historical Turning Point series, including You’re On Your Way, Teddy Roosevelt; Stand Tall, Abe Lincoln; and Take the Lead, George Washington. You can visit her online at www.judithstgeorge.com.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 4-9 Although St. George's heart is in the right place, her writing here takes on a contrived rigidity as she attempts to help her heroine make meaningful decisions about her life. Steppie Emerson wants to have a perfect junior yearwith the best boyfriend, good extra-curricular activities, and top grades. However, when her mom inherits a pool table that also brings a group of not-so-great kids to her house, Steppie's life is immediately complicated. Roger, the boyfriend, fits nicely in the shallow-preppy stereotype. Mom is the nonconformist; Dad is the too-busy-but-caring father; Wayne is the juvenile delinquent-alcoholic with a good heart; Megan is the overweight best friend; Carolina is the most-beautiful-but-hiding-a-deep-secret friend; and Hobo is, of course, the lovable dog. Somehow with this cast of characters Steppie is supposed to discover that life does not always go according to plan. Unfortunately, the predictability of the book offsets the theme and leaves readers with a bland message. Judie Porter, Media Services Center, Portsmouth School Department, R.I.
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