In the midst of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, Juliet is not only worried about a bomb dropping on her at any moment and facing her mortality; she's also reeling from rejection by her former best friend, Lowell. Lowell has started hanging out with boys, and doesn't want to be around her anymo...
Printz Honor 2000This book, for me, shows some of the pitfalls in the way that Printz books appear to be chosen. There are always a couple, usually among the honors books, that seem to be awarded for their edginess and/or inclusion of an Important Topic than for being all-around outstanding liter...