It's been a rough couple of years for Ruby Oliver. First she alienated her entire high-school class by kissing her best friend's boyfriend-even though he was Ruby's boyfriend first! Now all Ruby wants is to repair her reputation by avoiding boys and being a good friend, which means repressing her feelings for another friend's crush. But in between running a bake sale, defending the rights of a pygmy goat, and trying to interpret the advances of Jackson, Gideon, and Finn, Ruby finds time to get herself in hot water all over again.
Topics Chemistry class. Crushes. Public perception. Friendship. Misunderstandings. Reputations. Psychotherapy. Meeting boys. Parents. Shopping. Ex-boyfriends. Bake sales. Committee work. Hooking up. Regret. Kitchen science. Internal dialogue. Panic attacks. Petting zoos. Confrontations. Getting fired. Retro metal music. Jealousy. Getting a job. Shoe stores. Birkenstocks. Passing notes. Making doughnuts. Great Danes. Apologies. Bras. Embarrassment. Chivalry. Telling the truth. Flirting. Kissing. Gossip. Fights. Feet. Odor. Valentine's Day. Dances. Standing up for oneself. Temptation. Choices. Movies. Making new friends. Unconditional acceptance.
SRC Level 5.200000
SRC Points 14.000000
Lexile 790L
Trim Size 5 1/4" x 7 1/2"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Publication date 2009-07-27
JLG Release Date Sep 2009
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
High Demand High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
High Demand High Plus
High Demand High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
This collection features high-interest fiction titles that teens are excited to read right now. Selected for strong hooks, engaging storytelling, and broad appeal, these books span a range of popular fiction genres and often include widely read or in-demand authors.
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