Every Crooked Pot

In her heart, Nina Goldman knows that beauty is only skin deep. But as a teenager growing up in Akron, Ohio - with her larger-than-life father Artie, a colorblind carpet salesman and frustrated musician - the only thing Nina wishes for is...to be beautiful. Or at least normal. As if having such an eccentric dad wasn't enough, Nina has another issue to face: the mirror. Born with a strawberry birthmark over her eye, Nina spends countless hours applying makeup and trying out ridiculous hairstyles designed to hide her eye. Convinced that her birthmark is the only reason she's not popular and can't find a boyfriend, Nina must find other ways to survive high school. With a string of crazy exploits that have her riding in dryers and appearing on TV, Nina proves she'll do just about anything to fit in, and even more in the hope of finding love.

Author: Renee Rosen
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Published: 06/26/2007
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780312365431

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.5
Point Value: 12
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 117434 / Every Crooked Pot


Review Citation(s):
Kliatt 05/01/2007 pg. 26
Publishers Weekly 07/23/2007 pg. 70
Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2007 pg. 249 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Booklist 08/01/2007 pg. 69
Voice of Youth Advocates 10/01/2007 pg. 322
School Library Journal 11/01/2007 pg. 136
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2008 pg. 12

About the Author

Renée Rosen grew up in Akron, Ohio and now lives in Chicago. She is currently at work on a new novel.

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