The Prettiest

By: Brigit Young

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Paperback | 13 April 2021

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Paperback
320 Pages

Age
8+

Grade
3 - 7

Dimensions(cm)
19.5 x 13.5 x 1.5

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A list appears online, ranking the top fifty prettiest girls in the eighth grade.

Eve Hoffman is disgusted by the grating, anonymous text messages she's been receiving ever since she was ranked number one.

Sophie Kane is sick of the bullying she's endured after being knocked down a peg by the list.

And Nessa Flores-Brady is tired of the outside world trying to define who she is.

Reeling from the rampant sexism and objectification in their school, the three girls attempt to track down the list's creator. But are they prepared for what they might find?

About the Author

Brigit Young was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and now lives in New York City, along with her husband and daughters. She is a proud graduate of the City College of New York, and has taught creative writing to kids of all ages in settings ranging from workshops at Writopia Lab to bedsides at a pediatric hospital. Brigit has published poetry and short fiction in numerous literary journals, as well as the middle grade novels Worth a Thousand Words and The Prettiest.

Industry Reviews

"A compelling and topical narrative that leaves its characters, and readers, stronger and wiser."
, Booklist, starred review

"A novel that addresses issues of bullying, sexism, objectification, and harassment while equally centering empowerment, the bonds of friendship, and self-acceptance. Highly recommended to inspire discussion among thoughtful young readers."
, School Library Journal, starred review

"A sensitive story about sexual harassment and bullying, with a feel-good ending."
, Kirkus Reviews

"Written using language that middle schoolers will find relatable, Young conveys a timely message about bullying and sexism, digging beneath the surface to show her protagonists' intelligence, distinct talents, and misguided preconceptions."
, Publisher's Weekly

"While the revenge plot and the mystery of who's responsible keep pages turning, the novel considers . . . the role and the value of physical appearance from a number of angles, helped by the diverse characters' varying attitudes and levels of naivete. A conversation starter."
, Horn Book

"As a survivor of middle school and parent of future middle schoolers, I am so glad The Prettiest will be in the world for both my daughter and my son. I loved these girls, their rivalries and their friendships, their lies and their painful honesty, their survival strategies and humor, and their refusals to be what anyone else expects them to be. This book is a hug and a high-five."
, Kate Milford, New York Times-bestselling author of Greenglass House

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