Girl to the Core
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Publisher Description
What kind of person is at your core?
Molly O'Keefe's boyfriend, Trevor, is moving too fast, but when she catches him kissing his ex, Molly thinks it might be her own fault. After all, it was her idea to take things slow. In fact, her best friend, Vanessa, recently talked her into buying a neon spandex Halloween costume, and her nine-year-old neighbor, Claire, somehow got her to participate in a sixteen-mile walkathon. Despite Trevor’s apologies and Vanessa’s attempts to hook her up with rebound guys, Molly is utterly heartbroken. Then she finds comfort in a most unusual place: Girl Corps, a club Claire belongs to. As a fifteen-yearold, Molly hardly fits the Girl Corps profile. Still, she can’t deny that being with the little girls in the group gives her a sense of confidence and identity.
But now Molly’s newly enlightened self is at odds with almost everyone in her life. As for Trevor, he won’t leave Molly alone, and that means trouble, because whether she likes it or not, Molly still has feelings for him. Will Molly turn her back on what she has learned, or will she stand her ground and embrace the strong girl at her core?
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An Irish-American backdrop gives this girl-struggling-to-find-herself story a colorful twist. Sheltered by her "Da" and a band of burly uncles, Molly has never had to stand on her own two feet. When it dawns on her that she is being pushed into things she doesn't want to do by her edgy best friend Vanessa and boyfriend Trevor (both of whom end up betraying her), Molly decides it's time to follow her father's advice to "be wise and wide. Guard yourself like a leprechaun would protect his treasure." The opportunity to do something totally for herself comes from her nine-year-old neighbor, who introduces Molly to the Girl Corps, an organization dedicated to helping young girls become strong, confident women. As the newest (and oldest) member of the group, Molly struggles to meet the high expectations of her stern leader, but lessons in responsibility and self-respect prove fruitful. Beyond the girl-power message, Goldblatt's (Stray) intimate novel effectively conveys Molly's uncertainties and internal growth as she becomes more inclined to do what she believes is right. Ages 12 up.
