The Girls

Amy Goldman Koss

Published in

2000

3.26

on Goodreads (941)

Diversity

Grow

Hall

Control Over Lightning

Description

Each of the girls in a middle-school clique reveals the strong, manipulative hold one of the group exerts on the others, causing hurt and self-doubt among the girls.

Age

10-12

Text complexity

developing

Length

128 pages

Why to read

Celebrates the power of friendship
Encourages acceptance and diversity
Inspires personal growth and resilience
Features beautiful illustrations and storytelling