Ordinary Girls

(Hardback)

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*A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2019*

*A Booklist Editors' Choice for Books for Youth 2019*

For siblings as different as Plum and Ginny, getting on each others nerves is par for the course. But when the familys finances hit a snag, sending chaos through the house in a way only characters from a Jane Austen novel could understand, a distance grows between them like never before.

Plum, a self-described social outcast, finally has something in her life that doesnt revolve around her dramatic older sister. But what if coming into her own means Plum isnt there for Ginny when she, struggling with a hard secret of her own, needs her most

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The sisters relationshipwhat pulls them apart, what draws them togetheris the storys beating heart. A well-told, universally human tale about teens discovering who they are, where they want to go, and how to get there. Wise, funny,[and a]thoroughly contemporary coming-of-age tale. Kirkus Reviews(starred review) The author of Whos That Girl, Thornburgh offers a story thats as witty, intelligent, and perceptive as its narrator. A rewarding novel that revolves around change, reflection, and, yes, sisterhood. ALA Booklist (starred review) A realistic depiction of siblinghood proves deeply dynamic as each falters and grows. Most of all, Thornburghs exploration of the power of social comedies and books by and about young womenworks often deemed insignificantshines. A funny, beguiling story of sisterhood, burgeoning self-awareness, and first love. Publishers Weekly (starred review) Thornburghs novel offers a charming riff on Sense and Sensibility. Readers will happily lose themselves in the warmly realistic family dynamics, the sisters laugh-out-loud banter, and the sweet, low-key romance. A smart, character-driven contemporary novel with a timeless feel. Highly recommended for all collections. School Library Journal A consistent joy for lovers of well-wroutght, understated prose. Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books

Author Bio

Blair Thornburgh writes stories for and about teenagers. A graduate of the University of Chicago and a graduate of Hamline University's MFA program in Writing for Children and Young Adults, she lives in Philadelphia. Her first book, Who's That Girl, was named a Bank Street Best Book of the Year. To learn more about Blair and her love for both Catullus and Joni Mitchell, visit her online at www.blairthornburgh.com.