The Difference Between You and Me
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3.4 • 37 Ratings
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- $8.99
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- $8.99
Publisher Description
A thought-provoking story about two girls with equally passionate yet very different ideas about changing the world.
“Achingly honest and empowering.”—Laurie Halse Anderson
“This heartbreaking tale is powerfully raw.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Especially memorable.”—The Horn Book
How do you choose between what you believe in and the one you love?
Jesse cuts her hair with a Swiss Army knife. She wears massive green fisherman’s boots every day. She’s the founding (and only) member of NOLAW, the National Organization to Liberate All Weirdos.
Emily is the vice president of student council. She has an internship with a local big business. She loves her boyfriend.
At least she thinks she does. But there’s no denying her feelings for Jesse. When they meet up every Tuesday in the bathroom of the local library, the physical connection they share is undeniable.
Jesse doesn’t want to keep their relationship a secret; Emily does. But when they find themselves on opposite sides of a heated school issue, both girls are forced to choose between their convictions and their attachment to each other.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
It doesn't make sense that radical 15-year-old Jesse who plasters her high school's walls with "Normalcy is Death" manifestoes could be smitten with buttoned-up student council v-p Emily. It makes even less sense that Emily, who has a steady boyfriend, has reciprocal feelings for outspoken Jesse. But when the two girls meet in secret, all reason flies out the window ("Kissing Emily is literally the best thing Jesse has ever done. In her life. There is no feeling more right or perfect"). In a frank and funny account of opposites attracting, George (Looks) provides remarkable insight into teenage romance, alternating between the girls' perspectives as she conveys their uncertainties and traces their growing political awareness. When Emily and Jesse end up on opposite sides of a heated battle to keep big business out of the community, Emily manages to keep her conflicting interests compartmentalized, but the pressure is getting to Jesse. Rather than offering easy answers about love, lust, and politics, George recognizes teenage vulnerabilities and promotes taking a stand. Strong, empathetic characterizations and whip-smart writing make this a seriously enjoyable read. Ages 12 up.
Customer Reviews
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