Colorado Blue Spruce Award
2009 · Young Adult · Nominee
About This Book
Annabel Greene is the girl who has everything. At least that's who she plays in the commercial for Kopf's Department Store: top student, popular cheerleader, dazzling prom queen surrounded by friends. In real life, though, Annabel is the girl who has nothing: no best friend since her friendship with mean-but-exciting Sophie ended with malicious rumors flying, no peace at home while her older sister's eating disorder preoccupies the family, and no ability to tell anyone what's on her mind.
And then she meets Owen Armstrong -- intense, obsessed with music, and determined to always tell the truth, no matter what the consequences.
Can a girl who hates confrontation find a way to connect with a guy who thrives on it? And can Annabel find the courage to tell what really happened the night she and Sophie stopped being friends?
Once again, the incomparable Sarah Dessen has written a novel that will captivate her many readers.
And then she meets Owen Armstrong -- intense, obsessed with music, and determined to always tell the truth, no matter what the consequences.
Can a girl who hates confrontation find a way to connect with a guy who thrives on it? And can Annabel find the courage to tell what really happened the night she and Sophie stopped being friends?
Once again, the incomparable Sarah Dessen has written a novel that will captivate her many readers.
Awards
Evergreen Young Adult Book Award
2009 · Young Adult · Runner-Up
Grand Canyon Reader Award
2009 · Teen · Nominee
Rhode Island Teen Book Award
2009 · Ages 12 & Up · Nominee
Gateway Readers Award
2008 · High School · Winner
Iowa High School Book Award
2008 · Young Adult · Winner
Black-Eyed Susan Award
2007 · High School · Nominee
Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens
2007 · Fourteen and Up · Recommended
Heartland Award
2007 · Young Adult · Honor Book
Tayshas Reading
2007 · Young Adult · Commended
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