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Reader reviewed by Alexandra

Sarah has always been a good girl, being everything her parents and friends want her to be. So when she meets Robin, she's instantly intrigued. Robin is everything Sarah isn't -- bold, brave, different. Sarah is drawn to her energy, and they become friends. True, Sarah's parents aren't thrilled with the friendship, but Robin has taught Sarah that parents aren't always right. Her time spent with Robin makes her other friendships fade into the background, but Robin is all that Sarah needs. For once in her life she is daring, and she likes it. She hardly even notices that the others -- girls who used to be Sarah's friends, are scared of both her and Robin. When Robin's sullenness and attitude takes a drastic turn, Sarah realizes how truly destructive she is, and how maybe being bad isn't more fun than being good. Told in free verse, this friendship tale is moving, realistic, and powerful.