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Anything but Ordinary
By Hobbs, Valerie
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-37430-374-7
- Publisher
- New York : Frances Foster Books, 2007.
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 2007
Gr 9-Up Winifred and Bernie, both quirky and unpopular, meet in eighth grade in New Jersey, become best friends, and later begin to date. Poised to graduate at the top of their class and head to college together, the couple's plans are derailed by the death of Bernie's mother. Grief-stricken, Bernie lets his grades slip and decides to forego college. Winifred chooses UC Santa Barbara, where she quickly abandons her unique identity; becomes Wini; switches majors from nanoscience to communications; and passes her days c...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2007
Smart outsiders Winifred and Bernie are a match made in geek heaven. After Bernie's mom dies, though, he loses his grip, ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
