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November 30, 2007
THE POISON APPLES by Lily Archer
Alice, Reena, and Molly all come from different backgrounds, but they share one thing in common: they all have a wicked stepmother. Like the wicked stepmothers in fairy tales, the women have managed to keep their evil nature a secret from everyone but their new stepdaughters. When it seems that things can't get any worse for Alice, Reena, and Molly, they are shipped off to boarding school in Massachusetts. It is there that the 3 girls meet and bond over their shared bad luck. They form a secret club called “The Poison Apples” and plan to exact revenge on their stepmothers for ruining their lives.
Alternating from each girl’s perspective, The Poison Apples is a fun story about friendship, family and fitting in.
I recommend this book to girls in grades 7 and up.
Paula Cea
Young Adult Librarian
Posted by fjacksonem at November 30, 2007 9:28 AM