Title: Some Girls AreAuthor: Courtney Summers
Publish Date: January 2010
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Pages: 256pp
IBSN: 0312573804
Classification: Fiction
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Annotation: Regina Afton is part of the mean girls clique but not for long as she becomes ostracized by her clique after her best friend, Anna’s boyfriend attacks her and Anna chooses to believe Regina led him on.
Plot Summary: Regina Afton was a member of the mean girls, the Fearsome Fivesome, until Anna the groups leader, finds out that Regina and her boyfriend slept together. But Regina didn’t willingly hook up with up Anna’s boyfriend, rather she was forced. Anna does not want to hear this so she shuns Regina, all the while Kara, another member of the mean girls clique, is enjoying Ragina’s ban. Together, Kara and Anna set out to destroy Regina with cruel attacks that escalate while Regina chooses to fight back with physical violence. As this is all happening, Regina self-reflects about her former life and behaviors, she realizes that she didn’t always treat people well. Her one source of support is one of her former targets, Michael, whom Regina took part in making his life miserable. Michael see’s the connection they have and although his feelings towards her are full of disdain, he reaches out to help Regina.
Personal Response: A very compelling read about the lengths a person will go to fit in and additionally the lengths a person will go to seek revenge. In fact, this story was pretty gritty, I found myself cringing as I read about all the blackmail and fighting. This is a very emotional read and definitely packed with page-turning action.
~Reader’s Advisory~
Themes: Fitting in.
Age Range: 12 and up
Subjects: Bullying, Cliques, Revenge, High School, Sexual Assault, Popularity, Friendship, Social Life, Suicide, Mean Girls,
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