The earth, my butt, and other big, round things
The earth, my butt, and other big, round thingsCarolyn Mackler

The earth, my butt, and other big, round things (2003)

Carolyn Mackler

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Feeling like she does not fit in with the other members of her family, who are all thin, brilliant, and good-looking, fifteen-year-old Virginia tries to deal with her self-image, her first physical relationship, and her disillusionment with some of the people closest to her.

ISBN:
9781681198002
Length:
272 pages

Genres: young adult

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