Someone I Wanted to Be

By: Aurelia Wills

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Hardcover | 1 December 2016

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Hardcover
336 Pages

Age
14+

Grade
9 - 12

Dimensions(cm)
21.7 x 15.0

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When an insecure teen starts impersonating someone else, her life spirals dangerously out of control in a realistic, relatable novel about finding yourself-and discovering your true friends.

Leah Lobermier dreams of becoming a doctor, but it's hard to stay focused on getting good grades when boys make oinking sounds at her in school and her mother spends every night on the couch with a bottle of wine. Leah's skinny and popular "friends," Kristy and Corinne, aren't much better and can hardly be counted on for support. When the girls convince a handsome older man to buy them beer, Leah takes his phone number and calls him, pretending to be Kristy-coy and confident-and they develop a relationship, talking and texting day after day. But as the lie she created grows beyond her control, can Leah put a stop to things before she-or Kristy-is seriously hurt?

About the Author

Aurelia Wills is the author of several Pushcart Prize-nominated stories, which have been published in literary journals and an anthology. She lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Industry Reviews

A melancholy, memorable piece tackling shame, unkindness, poverty, and, finally, hope. -- Kirkus Reviews

Wills s first novel is a realistic portrayal of small-town life, friendship feuds, family issues, and relationships gone wrong...The blend of danger, romance, and family and relationship issues makes for an ultimately satisfying read. With frenemies and intrigue, new friends, strong characters, and a well-developed plot, this is a worthwhile purchase. -- School Library Journal

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