LitPick Review
Lora Froggett has many problems at home on top of those
she faces at school. Everyone bullies her despite the fact
that she is the most intelligent student in their grade.
Tabby Freeman, the most popular girl in school, is
beginning to realize that she also has problems. Her
father's business is being investigated by the police, and
she feels like her parents are never there for her. Both
girls are holding more pain than either one can handle,
but when they come together--perhaps by fate--they seem to
be able to hold on for just a little longer. They come
from completely different families, so why are they
exactly the same?
Opinion:
It is unusual to find a high school
student who is not in a clique or some sort of social
group. Something even more unusual is to find the groups
connecting together. This book tells a story that sets a
perfect example of why teenagers should not judge each
other and try to be friends with those who are different
than themselves. Girl on the Other Side was highly
emotional and therefore a great motivator for humans to
try to understand each other. The vocabulary was accurate
with what teenagers would actually say, and the way that
the chapters were organized (going back and forth between
the two girls) helped the flow of the book. Also, readers
would be able to get inside both of the heads of the
characters and make connections. I recommend this book to
high school females.
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