The Attitude Girl
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| Based on 11 Ratings and 11 Reviews |
Book Description
EMOTIONAL TEEN DRAMA ESCORTS GIRLS
ALONG ROCKY ROAD TO ADULTHOOD
Jam packed with emotional conflict, trials and tribulations, romance, and humor, The Attitude Girl by Mila Bernadkin follows outspoken, materialistic 17-year-old Vicky on her road to becoming an adult as she struggles with bullying, financial setbacks, idealism, loss and forgiveness along the way.
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MoreEMOTIONAL TEEN DRAMA ESCORTS GIRLS
ALONG ROCKY ROAD TO ADULTHOOD
Jam packed with emotional conflict, trials and tribulations, romance, and humor, The Attitude Girl by Mila Bernadkin follows outspoken, materialistic 17-year-old Vicky on her road to becoming an adult as she struggles with bullying, financial setbacks, idealism, loss and forgiveness along the way.
Lately, everyone thinks Vicky has an attitude problem ... but in her eyes, she's simply being honest about what she thinks and feels - something she wishes everyone else would do a little more of - and realistic about what it takes to forge a successful future in today's economically unsteady world. She was NOT going to fail financially like her dad did before he left Vicky and her mom for good, and she wasn't going to fall for a sweet-talking guy who would happily steer her away from her goals just to get into her pants. She was being level headed! So why didn't her friends and family understand that?
In this debut novel, a winner of 8 literary awards, including First-place at the 2009 London Book Festival and in the Arizona Authors Association Annual Literary Awards contest, Bernadkin draws on her experience as a teacher, mother and advanced graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature to create a compelling story that identifies with the tremulous world of mixed emotions and confusing messages of "maturity" today's teens live in as they feel their way through the process of becoming young adults.
A Wonderful Read
"In this first-person narrative we are introduced to Victoria Benson, a materialistic and self-centered teenager who is highly inconvenienced when her mother's unexpected job loss interferes with her weekend shopping plans.
"Vicky may have her issues, but dishonestly certainly isn't one of them. She speaks her mind and isn't shy to voice her opinion, whether it's wanted or not. And it's her frankness and her bluntness, and well as her occasional selfishness, that often gets her into trouble. But over the course of the story we see Vicky mature and blossom into a wise and compassionate young woman. Yes, she will always be honest, and that's a good thing, but through life's hard knocks she will learn how to be more understanding of others.
"This book is a good read for the young, and the young at heart."
Gayle Martin
Author of the Luke and Jenny series
"In The Attitude Girl we meet Vicky, 17 years old and with a self-proclaimed attitude problem. As Vicky changes through the story, teen readers will find her to be a very strong and appealing character, and while she may not lose the attitude by the end of the book, we're cheering for her as she discovers that maybe there's a lot more to her than she realized. Vicky's voice is authentic, the whole plot and conflict seem very real and timely, and the story moves along at a good pace because there's so much great interaction and dialogue between the characters. The style of writing is casual and will definitely appeal to teens."
Marcia Lusted
Assistant Editor, Cobblestone Publishing, and author of over 20 books for young readers
"Sometimes outrageous, nearly always outspoken teenage Victoria brings both smiles and sad reflection to this impressive coming-of-age story. I am most impressed with how Ms. Bernadkin reveals her main character through her expressions. And more. Bernadkin's novel could well serve as a lively guide for a girl's survival of the wicked teens."
Greta Manville
Author and Steinbeck Fellow
"With use of authentic dialogue, Ms. Bernadkin has done an incredible job of capturing the heart and mind of a 17-year-old girl. Her story of Vicky Benson and her relationship with her family and four closest friends will perhaps make you look differently at the 'Attitude Girl' in your own life. Or it may just make you remember those days when you too had a touch of that attitude."
Patty Nagle
Mother of 5 and IT Professional
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