{"product_id":"redwood-and-ponytail-novels-for-preteen-girls-childrens-fiction-on-social-situations-fiction-books-for-young-adults-lgbtq-books-stori","title":"Redwood and Ponytail: (Novels for Preteen Girls, Children's Fiction on Social Situations, Fiction Books for Young Adults, LGBTQ Books, Stori by Holt, K. a.","description":"\u003cb\u003e2020 Odyssey Honor Award\u003cbr\u003e2020 Rainbow Booklist Title\u003cbr\u003eNCTE 2020 Notable Poetry Book\u003cbr\u003eALSC Notable Children's Recordings\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA universal story of finding a way to be comfortable in your own skin: \u003c\/b\u003e Kate and Tam meet, and both of their worlds tip sideways. At first, Tam figures Kate is your stereotypical cheerleader; Kate sees Tam as another tall jock. And the more they keep running into each other, the more they surprise each other. Beneath Kate's sleek ponytail and perfect façade, Tam sees a goofy, sensitive, lonely girl. And Tam's so much more than a volleyball player, Kate realizes: She's everything Kate wishes she could be. It's complicated. Except it's not. When Kate and Tam meet, they fall in like. It's as simple as that. But not everybody sees it that way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- A novel in verse about two girls discovering their feelings for each other in a sincere and relatable way that helps young reader connect to the storyline\u003cbr\u003e- Features a unique presentation of text that beautifully merges together two first-person narratives\u003cbr\u003e- K.A. Holt is the author of \u003ci\u003eRhyme Schemer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHouse Arrest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKnockout\u003c\/i\u003e, and several other books for young people. She lives in Austin, Texas \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A glowing, heartfelt addition to the middle-grade LGBTQ genre.\" \u003c\/b\u003e--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The free verse narration is totally accessible, flowing quick and clear, and Holt plays with form, beautifully highlighting the parallel internal journeys, often achieving something akin to a musical duet. Ultimately, this is a . . . moving story well-told.\" \u003c\/b\u003e-- \u003ci\u003eBooklist, \u003c\/i\u003e starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- A great chapter book for middle school students\u003cbr\u003e- Novels for preteens and teenagers ages 10-14\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e K. a. Holt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 424\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.80w x 1.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781452172880\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e508106 \/ Redwood and Ponytail\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/15\/2019 pg. 113\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2019 pg. 71\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/05\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2020 pg. 90\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2020 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eK. A. Holt is the author of \u003ci\u003eRhyme Schemer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHouse Arrest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKnockout\u003c\/i\u003e, and several other books for young people. She lives in Austin, Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42081381482649,"sku":"9781452172880","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3367\/0297\/files\/img_f9b1705f-4772-46f2-a6ed-dc799cb81b17.jpg?v=1724569642","url":"https:\/\/bookmarksretail.store\/products\/redwood-and-ponytail-novels-for-preteen-girls-childrens-fiction-on-social-situations-fiction-books-for-young-adults-lgbtq-books-stori","provider":"Bookmarks Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}