9780802720634

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Walker Childrens

On sale:

June 2010

Price:

$16.99

Format:

Hardcover

Size:

5.5 x 8.25 in

Pages:

272 pp

Ages:

12

Grades:

7-12


ISBN-13: 9780802720634

ISBN-10: 0802720633



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9780802720948

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Poser

By Sue Wyshynski

Book Description

Hit the waves with this debut novel about the trauma and drama of high school

Tallulah Jones makes a huge splash at her new high school when the popular It Girl invites her to go surfing. The only problem? Tallulah can't surf. After a humiliating near-death experience, her little lie backfires completely and the in-crowd labels her a poser. Only a miracle can save her from outcast hell-one that arrives in the form of a frizzy-haired, nearsighted, completely unhip surfing phenom who takes Tallulah under her wing and teaches her to surf. When an enticing phone call tempts Tallulah to risk her new best friend's trust, Tallulah must prove once and for all that she's no poser; she's the real deal-- as a surfer and, more importantly, as a friend. Full of authentic surfing situations from an author who's caught a wave or two, readers will be hooked by the surf, sun, and teen drama.

"Tallulah isn’t always graceful or even gracious, but her dedication to surfing and resolve in standing up to her bullies make her a believable heroine. She sometimes wipes out in the boy and friendship departments, but she also gets back up and tries to set things right. The beauty and danger of surfing are captured through Tallulah’s mile-a-minute, often funny descriptions."--Kirkus Reviews