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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 2012 | Grades 5-up
Gr 9 Up—All hail the List: the annual unveiling of the names of eight girls, one deemed prettiest and one ugliest, from each grade at Mount Washington High School. The last week of every September—for as long as anyone can remember—brings the plastering of the anonymous list all over campus, and with it the scrutiny of the named girls' humiliation and triumph. While the principal wants to get to the bottom of its creation and put an end to the cruel, shallow judgment it represents, the teens themselves react in both expected and unexpected ways....Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2012
Every September, a mysterious list of the four "ugliest" and four "prettiest" girls appears at Mount Washington High. Alternating chapters ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on June 1, 2012
An attention-grabbing prologue establishes the premise for this thoughtful and engaging novel that comprises interwoven stories from eight separate perspectives. Each of the characters is fully realized and sympathetic, with a realistic dilemma that arises due to her placement on the list. Abby, for example, is named “prettiest” freshman, which makes her the envy of many classmates but sets up a compelling confrontation with her overachieving but unpopular older sister. Sarah, named...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
