Angie
disappeared on a camping trip several years ago and walks into her
parents’ house now, three years older, with thick scars around her
ankles and no explanation. She is unaware that three years have passed
and she has no memory of what has happened. While not an urban book by
any stretch, teen girl readers at Belmont continue to clamor for this
book, drawn in by the horror, mystery and suspense of Angie’s situation.
Teachers and counselors will want to know that this novel includes
instances of sexual abuse and a gentle exploration of Disassociative
Identity Disorder (DID). Back matter includes an author’s note explaining her
authorial decisions and suggested resources for more information.
Recommended for independent reading for teens and bookclubs for teen
girls. --Jessica Fenster-Sparber
Coley, Liz. Pretty Girl 13. New York: HarperCollins, 2013. Print.
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