
The Grooming of Alice, 12
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor(Author)
Simon & Schuster (Publisher)
Published on 6. March 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-4424-3496-7 (ISBN)
Description
Growing up—and slimming down—is the tricky proposition in this repackaged installment of the beloved Alice series.
The summer before ninth grade is all about getting it right—from head to toe. Alice and her friends want to start high school feeling like they always imagined a true high schooler feels: confident, capable, and pretty. But a little too much time standing in front of a mirror in their bathing suits makes Alice, Pamela, and Elizabeth feel the exact opposite of ready for high school. They have two-and-half months to transform themselves—but when Elizabeth starts taking the weight-loss plan too seriously, Alice worries that growing up (and slimming down) isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
As Alice stumbles her way through the minefield of early adolescence, there are plenty of bumps, giggles, and surprises along the way. Every girl should grow up with Alice, and with this irresistible new look, a whole new generation will want to.
The summer before ninth grade is all about getting it right—from head to toe. Alice and her friends want to start high school feeling like they always imagined a true high schooler feels: confident, capable, and pretty. But a little too much time standing in front of a mirror in their bathing suits makes Alice, Pamela, and Elizabeth feel the exact opposite of ready for high school. They have two-and-half months to transform themselves—but when Elizabeth starts taking the weight-loss plan too seriously, Alice worries that growing up (and slimming down) isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
As Alice stumbles her way through the minefield of early adolescence, there are plenty of bumps, giggles, and surprises along the way. Every girl should grow up with Alice, and with this irresistible new look, a whole new generation will want to.
More details
Series
12
Edition
Reissue ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Fifth Grade to Ninth Grade, Reading Age: From 10 to 14 years, Interest Age: From 10 to 14 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 193 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
159 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4424-3496-7 (9781442434967)
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E-Book
03/2012
1st Edition
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
€7.90
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Person
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor has written more than 135 books, including the Newbery Award–winning Shiloh and its sequels, three of which were made into movies; the Alice series; Roxie and the Hooligans; and Roxie and the Hooligans at Buzzard’s Roost. She lives in Gaithersburg, Maryland. To hear from Phyllis and find out more about Alice, visit AliceMcKinley.com.
Content
Contents
One: The Program
Two: The Long Good-bye
Three: Volunteer
Four: Quiz
Five: Saving Lester
Six: Hiding Pamela
Seven: Blowup
Eight: A Heated Discussion
Nine: Grounded
Ten: Blue Monday
Eleven: For Girls Only
Twelve: The Next Good-bye
Thirteen: Marilyn
Fourteen: The Traveler Returns