β Scribed by Caletti, Deb
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
After Quinnβs mother makes a list of attributes that she thinks Quinn and her younger sister should seek out in guys, Quinn comments, βWeβre not stupid.β Her love-worn mother replies: βYou can be smart and not know. And you can know and not care.β Then Quinnβs boyfriend dumps her, and she is surprised by how hurt she is, despite her ambivalence about him. As Quinn tries to sort out her tumultuous feelings, she embarks on a road trip with karmic intentions: by returning objects that her father stole from his former wives and girlfriends, she hopes that her own luck will change. Along the way, Quinn finds a new romance, lots of fabulous kisses, and a 10-foot Big Boy mascot statue, which all add to the storyβs fun. Interwoven with Quinnβs story are vignettes with women who share their experiences with her and deliver lessons about men: βIf a guy seems to need saving, call the Coast Guard.β Sporadic strong language might offend some younger readers; otherwise, this is a sure hit with both Calettiβs and Sarah Dessenβs legions of fans.
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Overview: A National Book Award finalist, as well as the recipient of other numerous awards including PEN USA finalist award, the Washington State Book Award, and SLJ Best Book award. Deb went to Lake Washington High School in Kirkland, Washington, U.S.A., and graduated in 1981. She earned a BA in J
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