How to Be a Girl in the World

From the criticallyacclaimed author of the ALA Notable andCharlotte Huck Honor Book Forever, or a Long, Long Timecomes a poignant coming-of-age novel about the complicated parts of growingup, finding your voice, and claiming your space. Perfect for fans of RebeccaStead, Laurel Snyder, or AliBenjamin!

Lydia hasn't felt comfortable in her own skin since the boysat her school started commenting on the way she looks in her uniform. Hercousin and friends think she should be flattered, but the boys--and sometimesher mom's boyfriend, Jeremy--make Lydia uncomfortable and confused. Even moreconfusing is when Jeremy hovers too close and hugs a little too long.

Then her mom surprises her by buying a dilapidated house intheir neighborhood. Lydia hopes to find a little bit of magic in their new home.But just like the adults in her life, and God, and her friends, the magic Lydiadeeply believes in eventually loses its power to keep her safe.

And as seventhgrade begins, Lydia wonders: Is there a secret to figuring out how to be a girlin the world?