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By Laura McNeal; Tom McNeal
Publisher Random House Children's Books - (Knopf Books for Young Readers)
Crooked
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Clara Wilson has a lot on her mind. Her best friend, Gerri, has started moving in circles that will never in a million years include Clara and her crooked nose. Claras parents are fighting again, and her mom keeps talking about teaching in France. At least Clara still has Hambone, her loyal dog. And her crush on Amos McKenzie, of course. Amos McKenzie doesnt much like home these days. His dads corny questions are bugging him more than usual, and his moms gone religious for no apparent reason. On top of that, hes starting to fall for a major dink, Clara Wilson. And as it turns out, hes not the only one... The Tripp Brothers are the biggest delinquents in town. They smash mailboxes, shoplift groceries, and cruise around in their Seduck (half sedan, half truck). Theyve just turned their sights on the schools newest, cutest couple. And that can only mean one thing for Clara and Amos danger. Clara and Amostheir lives turned upside down by each other, their families, and the two meanest brothers in towndiscover that honesty may be the answer...but it can be awfully hard to find. In this emotionally compelling and suspenseful young adult novel, Laura and Tom McNeal present a searingly accurate look at life in ninth gradewhere thrills, heartbreak, and intimidation can take place at a locker, in the lunchroom, or in a bathroom stall. From the Hardcover edition.

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85931 words85,931 words
352 pages352 pages
Lexile 790LLexile 790L
Grade 7 to 11Grade 7 to 11
Age 12-16Age 12-16
Published 1999Published 1999

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9780679893004

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