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edition:Paperback
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category: Children's Fiction
published: Sep 2013
ISBN:9781459405349
publisher: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
imprint: Lorimer

Pure Fake

by Scudamore, Beverly

tagged: dating & sex, girls & women, physical & emotional abuse
Description

Gina is the kind of girl who works hard to keep up her appearance -- not just her hair and makeup, but going so far as breast-enhancement surgery and regular diet pills. When tall, athletic, good-looking Colter wants to be her boyfriend, Gina jumps at the chance. She thinks they'll be the perfect couple and ignores the warning signs that things aren't right with him. That includes rumours that his past girlfriend has a restraining order against him. But when Colter's actions put Gina in physical danger she is finally forced to wake up to what Colter is really like.

About the Author

Scudamore, Beverly

BEVERLY SCUDAMORE is the author of several books for young readers. Ready to Play, Foul Play, Misconduct, and Ice Dreams are Canadian Children's Book Centre "Our Choice" Selections. Beverly and her family live in Sarnia, Ontario.
Contributor Notes

BEVERLY SCUDAMORE is the author of several books for young readers. Her most recent novel is the SideStreets book, Love Hurts. Beverly lives in Sarnia, Ontario.

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
14 to 18
Grade:
9 to 12
Reading age:
7 to 10
Editorial Reviews

"From self-image and prescription drug abuse to dating violence, Scudamore packs her story with big issues, at times pushing into melodrama, but giving readers plenty to think about, too."

— Publishers Weekly

"This book reads like a teen soap opera, but the flawed heroine does learn a life lesson in the end... Fast-paced and gritty, and at a reachable vocabulary level, Pure Fake would be of interest to teen girls who struggle with reading." Recommended

— CM: Canadian Review of Materials

"The book has good tension and momentum. The story fairly zips along." Rated G: good, even great at times!

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