Pretty Tough by Liz Tigelaar is the story of sisters Krista and Charlie Brown who have grown apart since Charlie entered high school. Since then the girls have hardly spoken to one another and the words that they do exchange aren’t ones that leave them on good terms. While surfing Charlie meets the new soccer coach, Martie, who is looking for general athletes to join the team. Knowing that her sister has high hope of being captain this season, Charlie agrees if only to see Krista’s face when she hears that she’s on the team. When Krista hears she is more convinced than ever that Charlie is a freaky surfer rebel who is out to get her. Being under constant pressure from her best friend Brooks and her dream boyfriend Cam, Krista just doesn’t have the time or energy to worry about her younger sister ruining her chances at the one thing that is entirely hers. Being on the team turns out great for Charlie; she can get under Krista’s skin and do well in her new position at starting striker. As the season goes on, the girls come closer together as sisters and as a team, but will a big misunderstanding ruin their chances at a championship title?
~Keira G. Period 2
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Nice looking blog. Love to read about books. Mrs. Laiosa
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Anyway, nice book review and whatnot. Sounds like a great insight to the lives of teenagers, especially with the personal conflicts that come with adolesence.
This blog shows huge potential. Can one imagine the possibility of a school-wide (or even grade-wide) community of creative works? It boggles the mind. I'll be keeping a close eye on this site! *Adds blog to Favorites*