by Gail Giles (Author)
"A sensitive and affecting story of two young women learning to thrive in spite of their hard circumstances." -- Booklist (starred review)
Quincy and Biddy are both graduates of their high school's special ed program, but they couldn't be more different. When they're thrown together as roommates in their first "real world" apartment, it initially seems to be an uneasy fit. But the two of them realize that they might have more in common than they thought--and more important, that they might be able to help each other move forward. Hard-hitting and compassionate,
Girls Like Us is a story about growing up in a world that can be cruel and finding the strength--and the support--to carry on.
Author Biography
Gail Giles is the author of several books for young adults, including Shattering Glass, What Happened to Cass McBride?, and Right Behind You. She lives near Houston, Texas.
Number of Pages: 224
Dimensions: 0.6 x 7.7 x 5.2 IN
Publication Date: October 13, 2015
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Girls Like Us
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 4
Point Value: 5
