Published: July 25, 2011
Words: 64,953 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781465841902

Short description

"Write what you know." Persephone "Sephie" Benson scoffs when her creative writing teacher throws that out there. Maybe this advice would work for a skydiver or a baseball star or a ninja princess. It's not so great for a high school senior who doesn't know what to do with her life. But soon Sephie finds that sometimes, the most extraordinary life can be the one that seems the most ordinary.

Extended description

"Write what you know."

Persephone "Sephie" Benson scoffs when her creative writing teacher throws that little gem out there. Maybe this advice would work for a professional skydiver or a baseball star or a ninja princess. It's not so great for a high school student who doesn't even know what to do with the rest of her life. Add in being the oldest of six girls, having Responsibilities with a capital R, and living in a town the size of a tick, and you've got a recipe for boring soup.

At least, that's what Sephie thinks until her senior year. Now, her grandfather is losing his house. One of her sisters plays a starring role in the local high school scandal. Even things with her best friend Joey aren't the same.

As Sephie deals with the changes in her life, she finds that nothing is quite what she expects—and that sometimes, the most extraordinary life can be the one that seems the most ordinary.

Tags

writing, friendship, coming of age, family, sisters, teen, high school, family life

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Review by: Louise Bates Ayers on Dec. 29, 2011 :
With a bit of a slow start to this story, I wasn't sure what to expect at first. As I continued to read, however, the plot unfolded slowly before me, layer by layer. It couldn't have been rushed, it had to develop naturally. The story is very organic and very real; the characters are delightful. The blend of love and frustration between sisters is totally relatable, and the laugh-out-loud moments between them are interspersed nicely with the moments that make you choke up. A delightful, fun, and even thought-provoking read!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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