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$9.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Puffin Books
52 per carton
On sale Apr 02, 2009 | 978-0-14-241370-8
Age 8-12 years
Reading Level: Lexile 620L | Fountas & Pinnell X
Sales rights: US, Canada, Open Mkt
Winnie Perry is a teenager—at last! And it’s a really big deal. A ginormous deal, that, wouldn’t you know it, brings ginormous problems along with it. Winnie’s bff #1 is growing up too slowly, while her bff #2 is growing up too fast, leaving Winnie stuck in the middle. Winnie’s boyfriend, Lars, is fabulous—except when he’s not. And as for Winnie’s family, well, big changes are in the air! Beloved author Lauren Myracle returns with first kisses and near misses for everyone’s favorite birthday girl.
  • WINNER
    Children's Choice
The contemporary voice is casual, funny, and well, nice. Fans of Judy Blume will want this. -Booklist

About

Winnie Perry is a teenager—at last! And it’s a really big deal. A ginormous deal, that, wouldn’t you know it, brings ginormous problems along with it. Winnie’s bff #1 is growing up too slowly, while her bff #2 is growing up too fast, leaving Winnie stuck in the middle. Winnie’s boyfriend, Lars, is fabulous—except when he’s not. And as for Winnie’s family, well, big changes are in the air! Beloved author Lauren Myracle returns with first kisses and near misses for everyone’s favorite birthday girl.

Awards

  • WINNER
    Children's Choice

Praise

The contemporary voice is casual, funny, and well, nice. Fans of Judy Blume will want this. -Booklist