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First Daughter
Extreme American Makeover
By Perkins, Mitali
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-52547-800-3
- Publisher
- Dutton Juvenile
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 2007
Gr 7-9 Sixteen-year-old Sameera Righton, nicknamed "Sparrow," is the adopted Pakistani daughter of the Republican candidate for president and his activist wife. When her father wins the nomination and his campaign begins in earnest, his staff decides to make her over. At first, she is delighted with her fabulous new hair, makeup, and clothes, but then the staffers try to get dark-skinned Sameera to appear more "American" and more appealing to voters. They change her name to "Sammy," coach her on how to behave...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2007
The adopted Pakistani daughter of the Republican presidential candidate, Sameera "Sparrow" Righton is told she must look and a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
