Rules for Being a Girl
Rules for Being a Girl by Candace Bushnell is a contemporary young adult fiction novel published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2020. This 304-page book explores the challenges faced by Marin, a high-achieving student who navigates the complexities of adolescence while confronting a manipulative teacher. As she grapples with the fallout of an inappropriate encounter, Marin’s journey unfolds against the backdrop of social themes such as friendship, dating, and the pressures of coming of age.
In this fierce narrative, Marin learns to assert her voice and reclaim her power after being dismissed by those around her. She channels her experiences into activism by launching a feminist book club and using the school newspaper as a platform for change. The story delves into the dynamics of high school life, highlighting the importance of solidarity and resilience in the face of adversity. Readers will find a compelling exploration of personal growth and empowerment as Marin navigates her relationships and challenges societal expectations.
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Candace Bushnell, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Sex and the City, and Katie Cotugno, New York Times bestselling author of 99 Days, team up to write a fierce, propulsive novel about a girl who is preyed upon by a manipulative teacher and finds the power to fight back. Perfect for fans of Courtney Summers and Laurie Halse Anderson.
It starts before you can even remember: You learn the rules for being a girl. . . .
Marin has always been good at navigating these unspoken guidelines. A star student and editor of the school paper, she dreams of getting into Brown University. Marin’s future seems bright–and her young, charismatic English teacher, Mr. Beckett, is always quick to admire her writing and talk books with her.
But when “Bex” takes things too far and comes on to Marin, she’s shocked and horrified. Had she somehow led him on? Was it her fault?
When Marin works up the courage to tell the administration what happened, no one believes her. She’s forced to face Bex in class every day. Except now, he has an ax to grind.
But Marin isn’t about to back down. She uses the school newspaper to fight back and she starts a feminist book club at school. She finds allies–and even romance–in the most unexpected people, like Gray Kendall, who she’d always dismissed as just another lacrosse bro.
As things heat up at school and in her personal life, Marin must figure out how to take back the power and write her own rules.
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