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ISBN13: 9780312382841
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Its summertime in Bed-Stuy “Do or Die” Brooklyn, and Kate is feeling down in the dumps. Not only is she tired of her raggedy, tomboy image, but shes also missing her best friend, Felicia, whos away for the summer. Lonely and not exactly getting along with her new foster mother, Lynn, Kate so badly wants to be out and about, twirling pretty, and partying---and maybe catching the attention of her longtime crush, Charles.

Opportunity knocks one hot summer day when fly-girl Naleejah struts her stuff straight up to Kate and takes a seat. Full of smiles, Naleejah tells Kate that she remembers her from school, but Kate cant remember ever having such a fabulous chick trying to befriend her. Kates suspicion turns to trust once Naleejah gives her a much-needed makeover.

Now a brand-new Kate suddenly has the attention of her dream boy. But is Naleejah checking for him, too? Against Kates better judgment, she ignores the warning signs, and continues to let Naleejah lead her down a treacherous path. Soon, what seems like a fun and exciting summer ends up being a harsh reality check. Now Kate must decide how to get back on the right track . . . or is it already too late?

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In this absorbing novel, Jordan delivers a compelling slice of urban life as she tells the story of 14-year-old Katie, who has risen from the cracks of Brooklyn's notorious foster care system and is doing quite well. That is until she meets Naleejah, the new neighborhood fly girl.

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Dream Jordan is a native of Brooklyn, New York. She graduated magna cum laude from New York University with a bachelor of arts in creative writing. In her spare time, she visits schools to give talks promoting self-awareness and the value of education.

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cowwgurl77.mooha, March 16, 2010 (view all comments by cowwgurl77.mooha)
Very cool book. The language is a little difficult to understand (very ghetto) but overall is a very good book.
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ISBN:
9780312382841
Author:
Jordan, Dream
Publisher:
St. Martin's Griffin
Subject:
Girls & Women
Subject:
Conduct of life
Subject:
Friendship
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General
Subject:
Children s-General
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Publication Date:
20081131
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
Young adult
Language:
English
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
8.26x5.48x.59 in. .46 lbs.
Age Level:
11-15

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"Synopsis" by , In this absorbing novel, Jordan delivers a compelling slice of urban life as she tells the story of 14-year-old Katie, who has risen from the cracks of Brooklyn's notorious foster care system and is doing quite well. That is until she meets Naleejah, the new neighborhood fly girl.
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