The Queen of Cool

By Castellucci, Cecil

Publishers Summary:
Bored with her life, popular high school junior Libby signs up for an internship at the zoo and discovers that the "science nerds" she meets there may have a few things to teach her about friendship and life.

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ISBN
978-0-76362-720-1
Publisher
Candlewick


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on March 1, 2006

Gr 8-Up Libby is cool to the max. However, she -s bored with having all new clothes, her own car, and the freedom to go wherever she wants. She begins to question all of her self-indulgent and shallow friends, the drinking parties (with the parents - permission) and smoking pot, and the free sex that goes on without...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Magazine

Reviewed on March 1, 2006

"Why is it that when you have what seems to be the perfect combination of elements to ensure no-brainer fun—friends, booze, music, and fancy clothes—you still all end up in a yawn fest, standing around behind the gym, complaining?" The vacuous existence of teens with no interests other than themselves is given a standard but nonetheless valid critique in this engaging first-person narra...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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