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Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:As if transferring senior year weren't hard enough, Charlotte Locke has been bumped to lower level classes at her new school. With no friends, a terrible math SAT score, and looming college application deadlines, the future is starting to seem like an oncoming train for which she has no ticket. Then Amanda enters her orbit like a hot-pink meteor, offering Charlotte a ticket to something else: popularity. Amanda is fearless, beautiful, brilliant, and rich. As her new side kick, Charlotte is brought into the elite clique of the debate team—and closer to Neal, Amanda's equally brilliant friend and the most perfect boy Charlotte has ever seen. But just when senior year is looking up, Charlotte’s life starts to crumble. The more things heat up between Charlotte and Neal, the more Neal wants to hide their relationship. Is he ashamed? Meanwhile, Amanda is starting to act strangely competitive, and she's keeping a secret Charlotte doesn't want to know. Talented newcomer Alexa Martin delivers a poignant story of first love, jealousy and friendship, where the ups and downs of senior year have never been so complicated. What else can Charlotte do but throw her hands up and ride? Review:"In Martin's debut novel, Charlotte feels like an outsider in her own family. Her parents are hugely successful, and her younger brother is a genius who's attending the best private school in their new home of Seattle. But Charlotte has a learning disability that excludes her from any prep school. Starting her senior year in a tough public school, Charlotte meets Amanda, who's confident, sexy, and smart — everything Charlotte longs to be. Then there's Neal, a boy so hot Charlotte can't believe he is interested in her. At first, hanging out with Amanda and Neal is just what she's looking for, but keeping up with Amanda's partying (an acid trip goes poorly for Charlotte) proves difficult, her schoolwork suffers, and Neal's desire to keep their relationship a secret triggers insecurity. These friendships blow up just as problems surface at home, leaving Charlotte feeling lost and alone, save for a quirky neighbor boy. Charlotte's voice is honest and relatable, and while readers may be frustrated with the treatment she tolerates from Neal, her ultimate self-acceptance is gratifying. Ages 13 — up. (May)" Publishers Weekly Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved. Synopsis:It's senior year and Charlotte Locke has just transferred to a new high school. With no friends, a terrible math SAT score, and looming college application deadlines, the future starts to seem like a black hole. Then Amanda enters her orbit like a hot-pink meteor, offering Charlotte a ticket to popularity. Amanda is fearless, beautiful, and rich. As her new sidekick, Charlotte is brought into the elite clique of the debate team--and closer to Neal, the most perfect boy she has ever seen. Senior year is finally looking up. . . .or is it? The more things heat up between Charlotte and Neal, the more he wants to keep their relationship a secret. Is he ashamed? Meanwhile, Amanda is starting to act strangely competitive. Could Charlotte's new BFF be hiding something? A riveting debut novel full of magnetic characters, romantic intrigue, and dark humor, Girl Wonder is a poignant story of first love, jealousy, and friendship that will keep readers rooting for Charlotte until the very end. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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