Language: R (62 swears, 9 “f”); Mature Content: PG; Violence: G
BUYING ADVISORY: MS, HS - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
10th grader Greer knows that her breasts are large – like cup-size J large. She and her best friend, Maggie are excited for the new year – supporting each other as they choose different extracurriculars. And Jackson, the new cute boy, seems to like Greer as much as she likes him. When her P.E. class does a volleyball unit, Greer finds that she has some natural talent and delight in the game. But if she is going to join the team, her “girls” need better support.
I was delighted to read Zimmermann’s look at Greer’s life. She manages to be realistic about Greer’s body challenges, without being scatological. There is a story thread about some harassment that Greer receives, but I love that the heart of the novel is a girl trying to be her best self. Greer does look at her breasts and describes them, but everything is tastefully done and integral to the theme of the book.
Cindy, Library Teacher, MLS
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