Miss Smithers
Miss Smithers by Susan Juby, published by HarperCollins on May 1, 2004, is a 336-page work of juvenile fiction that explores the life of Alice McLeod as she navigates the complexities of adolescence. Recently transitioned from being homeschooled to attending school, Alice faces social challenges while preparing for the Miss Smithers pageant. Her journey includes experiences such as being stood up by a popular girl, attending a steak dinner, and managing a clothing allowance, all of which contribute to her evolving identity.
In this humorous narrative, readers will find Alice’s story intertwined with themes of social dynamics and personal growth. As she develops friendships with George and Goose, Alice’s adventures lead her to the first official event of the pageant, the Etiquette Workshop. This edition presents a lighthearted take on the trials of teenage life, focusing on the balance between self-discovery and the pressures of fitting in.
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In spite of the premature publication of my ‘zine and resulting renewed social ostracism, things are happening for me! I’ve been stood up by the coolest girl in school, I have a Jesus bracelet, I ate dinner at a steak restaurant and lived to tell, I may be a virgin until I marry, I’m a Miss Smithers candidate, and I HAVE LEATHER PANTS! I even feel ready for the first official event of the pageant, the Etiquette Workshop.
No longer homeschooled and socially isolated, Alice McLeod has: 1. a female friend, George; 2. a male friend, Goose; 3. a $400 clothing allowance to dress herself for the Miss Smithers pageant.
Following on the debut of Alice, I Think, Susan Juby’s delightful second novel is about finding the perfect outfit and finding oneself, about winning a pageant and winning at love.
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