Girl, hero

By Jones, Carrie

Publishers Summary:
High school freshman Lily pours her heart out in letters to her hero, dead movie star John Wayne, in which she tells him about the death of her beloved stepfather, her mother's abusive boyfriends, her fears that her father is gay, getting the lead in the high school play, and her burgeoning romance with a classmate who reminds her of Mr. Wayne.

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ISBN
978-0-73871-051-8
Publisher
Woodbury, Minn. : Flux, c2008.


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on January 1, 2009

Gr 8-Up Lili loves John Wayne, even though he's been dead for years. She writes him long letters, sharing the details of her day-to-day life, even when they're difficult. Her mom is inviting a new love interest to move in with them, and Lili notices that he drinks more than his fair share and doesn't seem interested in ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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