{"product_id":"9780545903936","title":"Worthy","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eWorthy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Donna Cooner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e      Once again, Donna Cooner (\u003ci\u003eSkinny, Can't Look Away\u003c\/i\u003e) taps into the zeitgeist to bring us a searing story about online bullying and superficiality.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDownload the app. Be the judge.Everyone at Linden's high school is obsessed with Worthy. It's this new app that posts pictures of couples, and asks: Is the girl worthy of the guy? Suddenly, relationships implode as the votes climb and the comments get real ugly real fast. At first, Linden is focused on other things. Like cute Alex Rivera. Prom committee. Her writing. But soon she's intrigued by Worthy. Who's posting the pictures? Who's voting? And what will happen when the spotlight turns... on Linden?     \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eWorthy\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\"Cooner's book addresses real issues in teens' lives -- Internet culture, online apps, communication, dating -- in a way that is relatable. Themes of self-esteem and online bullying are woven throughout, but Linden's growth into a more confident young woman demonstrates the value of not judging yourself by other people's standards. This title will have wide appeal; it is timely and easy to read.\" -- \u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e\"This novel is an enjoyable read with pertinent messages for adolescents about modern dating culture and social media.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"A girl struggling to find her own voice learns how to speak like herself.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eCan't Look Away\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\"Sad, wise, and true... unforgettable.\" -- Melissa de la Cruz, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of Blue Bloods and Witches of East End\"From start to finish, I couldn't look away from Donna Cooner's honest, at times heartbreaking, yet hopeful story about the bonds of sisterhood and the challenges of starting over.\" -- Elizabeth Eulberg, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Lonely Hearts Club\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBetter Off Friends\u003c\/i\u003e\"Cooner explores the dark side of popularity... insightful and absorbing.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"Poignant [and] authentic.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSkinny\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\"Resounding... with wit, compassion, and courage, \u003ci\u003eSkinny\u003c\/i\u003e will speak to everyone who has ever felt invisible or unlovable.\" -- Kathi Appelt, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and winner of the Newbery Honor\"The best -- and truest -- depiction of the joys and pangs of transformation I've ever read. Deeply moving, totally addictive, utterly fabulous.\" -- \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Lauren Myracle\"Compelling.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"At a time when many teens are struggling with personal obesity, overweight, and the definition of beauty, public and school libraries should not hesitate to include this... in their collection.\" -- \u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eWorthy\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\"Cooner's book addresses real issues in teens' lives -- Internet culture, online apps, communication, dating -- in a way that is relatable. Themes of self-esteem and online bullying are woven throughout, but Linden's growth into a more confident young woman demonstrates the value of not judging yourself by other people's standards. This title will have wide appeal; it is timely and easy to read.\" -- \u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e\"This novel is an enjoyable read with pertinent messages for adolescents about modern dating culture and social media.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"A girl struggling to find her own voice learns how to speak like herself.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eCan't Look Away\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\"Sad, wise, and true... unforgettable.\" -- Melissa de la Cruz, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of Blue Bloods and Witches of East End\"From start to finish, I couldn't look away from Donna Cooner's honest, at times heartbreaking, yet hopeful story about the bonds of sisterhood and the challenges of starting over.\" -- Elizabeth Eulberg, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Lonely Hearts Club\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBetter Off Friends\u003c\/i\u003e\"Cooner explores the dark side of popularity... insightful and absorbing.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"Poignant [and] authentic.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSkinny\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\"Resounding... with wit, compassion, and courage, \u003ci\u003eSkinny\u003c\/i\u003e will speak to everyone who has ever felt invisible or unlovable.\" -- Kathi Appelt, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and winner of the Newbery Honor\"The best -- and truest -- depiction of the joys and pangs of transformation I've ever read. Deeply moving, totally addictive, utterly fabulous.\" -- \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Lauren Myracle\"Compelling.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"At a time when many teens are struggling with personal obesity, overweight, and the definition of beauty, public and school libraries should not hesitate to include this... in their collection.\" -- \u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780545903936\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Point","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40799151816910,"sku":"9780545903936","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_4a8c3bd8-d975-4230-baf7-53a8b1e84f9f.jpg?v=1644534763","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780545903936","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}