The Anti-Prom

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Three unlikely allies team up for a night of rebellion, romance, and revenge in a high-stakes dramedy from acclaimed young author Abby McDonald.

Theyve spent years at the same high school without speaking a word to one another, but thats all about to change. Popular Bliss was having the perfect prom until she found her BFF and boyfriend making out in the back of a limo. Bad girl Jolene wouldnt be caught dead at the prom, yet here she is, trussed up in pink ruffles, risking her reputation for some guy some guy who is forty minutes late. And shy, studious, ber-planner Meg never counted on her dates standing her up and leaving her idling in the parking lot outside the prom. Get ready for The Anti-Prom, Abby McDonalds hilarious, heart-tugging tale about three girls and one unforgettable prom night.

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As in the excellent Sophomore Switch (2009), McDonald instills more intelligence than you'd expect from such a plot while not skimping on the simple pleasures, either
Booklist

Plenty of snarky language and good one-liners will grab readersWill certainly attract readers looking for light chick lit.
VOYA

Woven into the revenge antics is a sensitive and compelling exploration of the vicissitudes of high-school relationships.
Bulletin of the Center of Childrens Books

Expect this book to fly off your shelves.
School Library Journal

Author Bio

Abby McDonaldis the author of two other novels for young adultsSophomore SwitchandBoys, Bears, and a Serious Pair of Hiking Bootsas well as two adult novels.She divides her time between Montreal and her hometown in Sussex, England.