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Rules for Being a Girl

Author: Bushnell, Candace

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 5.6
Points 9.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 57369
Points per Word 0.000157
Page Count 304
Points per Page 0.029605

Description

Marin, a star student and editor of her school paper, fights to expose sexism at her school after a run-in with a predatory teacher. The novel, co-authored by Candace Bushnell (of Sex and the City fame) and Katie Cotugno, is a feminist story that addresses sexual predation and institutional sexism in a high school setting. It is written for upper high school students (grades 9-12) and contains profanity.

Quick Summary

This sharp, feminist novel follows a fearless teen who refuses to stay silent after a predatory teacher crosses the line, turning her fight for justice into a school-wide rebellion against sexism. Readers will root for her bold voice, clever tactics, and the satisfying moments of watching the status quo crumble. If your kid likes "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson or "Flowers in the Attic" by V.C. Andrews, they'll devour this unapologetic tale of standing up to powerful adults. Perfect for high school students in grades 9 through 11.