“A sensitive story about sexual harassment and bullying, with a feel-good ending.” - Kirkus Reviews Highly recommended.” - School Library Journal, starred review “A novel that addresses issues of bullying, sexism, objectification, and harassment while equally centering empowerment, the bonds of friendship, and self-acceptance. “A compelling and topical narrative that leaves its characters-and readers-stronger and wiser.” - Booklist, starred review It's the power that comes from lifting one another up.Ī Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2020
But as these unlikely vigilantes become fiercely loyal friends, they discover that the real triumph isn't the takedown. Or does she?Įve, Nessa, and Sophie are determined to get justice-or at least revenge. Nessa isn't on the list at all, but she doesn't care. Sophie, always popular and put together, feels lower than ever when she's bullied for being number two. until a list appears online, ranking the top fifty prettiest girls in the eighth grade.Įve, ranked number one, can't ignore how everyone is suddenly talking about her looks-and her body.
THE PRETTIEST: It’s the last thing Eve Hoffmann expected to be, the only thing Sophie Kane wants to be, and something Nessa Flores-Brady knows she’ll never be. “All middle school girls AND boys (especially boys!) should read this book.” -Alan Gratz, New York Times–bestselling author of Refugee The Prettiest is an incisive, empowering novel by Brigit Young about standing up for yourself and those around you.
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