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The Life and Crimes of Bernetta Wallflower
By Graff, Lisa
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-06087-592-3 978-0-06087-593-0
- Publisher
- Geringer HarperCollins
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on February 1, 2008
Gr 4-7 Twelve-year-old Bernetta Wallflower trusted the wrong person. While feigning "best friendship," Ashley stole test answers and other assignments from Bernetta's valedictorian sister; gave them to other students anonymously; blackmailed the recipients into paying her; and then framed Bernetta for running the cheating ring. As a result, Bernetta loses her scholarship to Mount Olive. Desperate to raise the tuition before summer's end, she again puts her trust in the untru...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on May 1, 2008
Besides being saddled with an ungainly name, Bernetta is also burdened with a too-trusting nature, as she realizes when her supposed best friend Ashley frames her for a lucrative blackmail scheme at their school. Determined to raise the money she needs to replace her lost scholarship, Bernetta puts her magic skills (learned from her magician father) to use o...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
To raise money for school, Bernetta works with new friend Gabe on small-scale con jobs. Opening each chapter with a definition...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
