Hot Girl

It's summertime in Bed-Stuy "Do or Die" Brooklyn, and Kate is feeling down in the dumps. Not only is she tired of her raggedy, tomboy image, but she's also missing her best friend, Felicia, who's away for the summer. Lonely and not exactly getting along with her new foster mother, Lynn, Kate so badly wants to be out and about, twirling pretty, and partying---and maybe catching the attention of her longtime crush, Charles.

Opportunity knocks one hot summer day when fly-girl Naleejah struts her stuff straight up to Kate and takes a seat. Full of smiles, Naleejah tells Kate that she remembers her from school, but Kate can't remember ever having such a fabulous chick trying to befriend her. Kate's suspicion turns to trust once Naleejah gives her a much-needed makeover.

Now a brand-new Kate suddenly has the attention of her dream boy. But is Naleejah checking for him, too? Against Kate's better judgment, she ignores the warning signs, and continues to let Naleejah lead her down a treacherous path. Soon, what seems like a fun and exciting summer ends up being a harsh reality check. Now Kate must decide how to get back on the right track . . . or is it already too late?

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Published: 11/11/2008
ISBN: 9780312382841
Pages: 214
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.50w x 0.60d
Award: Tayshas Reading - Commended

Review Citations: Voice of Youth Advocates 12/01/2008 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Library Journal Annex 12/09/2008
School Library Journal 04/01/2009 pg. 137
Library Journal 12/09/2008

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 128860 / Hot Girl
Reading Level: 4.4 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 10