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Bad Girls Never Say Die

Bad Girls Never Say Die

Published in
2021
3.69
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Description

From the acclaimed author of Moxie comes a gripping gender-flipped reimagining of The Outsiders that explores the deep bonds of female friendship and what it takes to be a "bad girl." 1964. Houston, Texas. Evie Barnes is a bad girl. So are all her friends. They’re the sort who wear bold makeup, laugh too loud, and run around with boys. Most of all, they protect their own against the world. So when Evie is saved from a sinister encounter by a good girl from the "right" side of the tracks, every rule she's always lived by is called into question. Now she must redefine what it means to be a bad girl and rethink everything she knew about loyalty. In this riveting story of murder, secrets, and tragedy, Jennifer Mathieu puts a female twist on S. E. Hinton's The Outsiders . Bad Girls Never Say Die has all the drama and heartache of that teen classic, but with a feminist take just right for our times.
Age
12-17
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
304 pages

Why to read

  • Explores important themes of feminism and social justice.
  • Offers a fresh perspective on the classic themes presented in 'The Outsiders'.
  • Provides a compelling narrative of friendship and loyalty.
  • Encourages readers to challenge societal expectations and stereotypes.