Okay, Dairy Queen.
by Catherine Gilbert Murdoch
What I call an excellent teen novel. Some deep stuff but not overplayed. Humor and pathos; growing up and NOT repeating the same mistakes over and over; breaking free without breaking hearts...all of it. It's right up there with Speak, Homecoming, and London Calling on a list of the best teen books I've read.
And, kids--don't let my old woman's enthusiasm scare you away. It's fun, fun fun!
Whatever lessons may be taught or morals may be imbued, it's easy enough to shrug them off and just cut loose with DJ as she milks the cows, brings in the hay, and practices football...behind her father's back, of course.
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