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Unpredictable depth and beauty beneath the surface.

Skin Deep could be a good read for young adults who are struggling to find their place in the world. The book explores themes of self-discovery, change, and personal growth through the eyes of Andrea, a relatable protagonist who goes from being a passive observer to an active participant in her own life. Readers will appreciate how the author takes them on a journey of discovery as Andrea learns that sometimes what we see on the surface isn't the whole story. The book's unique feature is its ability to keep readers engaged in a story that keeps throwing unpredictable twists and turns along the way.

  • Delacorte Dell Yearling Contest for First Young Adult Novel
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Skin Deep

Regular price RM21.79 MYR Now RM14.41 MYR Save 34%
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ISBN: 9780440240341
Authors: E.M. Crane
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
Date of Publication: 2009-05-12
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Young Adult
Goodreads rating: 3.84
(rated by 500 readers)

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Winner of the Delacorte Press Prize for a First Young Adult Novel.If all the world’s a stage, Andrea Anderson is sitting in the audience. High school has its predictable heroes, heroines, villains, and plotlines, and Andrea has no problem guessing how each drama will turn out. She is, after all, a professional spectator. In the social hierarchy she is a Nothing, and at home her mother runs the show. All Andrea has to do is show up every day and life basically plays out as scripted.Then one day Andrea accepts a job. Honora Menapace—a reclusive neighbor—is sick. As in every other aspect of her life, Andrea’s role is Honora’s garden must be taken care of and her pottery finished, and someone needs to feed her dog, Zena. But what starts out as a simple job yanks Andrea’s back-row seat out from under her. Life is no longer predictable, and nothing is what it seems. Light is dark, villains are heroes, and what she once saw as ugly is too beautiful for words. Andrea must face the fact that life at first glance doesn’t even crack the surface.“[An] involving first novel depicting a pivotal year of loss, change, and awakening.” —Booklist“Crane shows readers about self-discovery and the importance of passion and strength.” —Publishers Weekly
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Unpredictable depth and beauty beneath the surface.

Skin Deep could be a good read for young adults who are struggling to find their place in the world. The book explores themes of self-discovery, change, and personal growth through the eyes of Andrea, a relatable protagonist who goes from being a passive observer to an active participant in her own life. Readers will appreciate how the author takes them on a journey of discovery as Andrea learns that sometimes what we see on the surface isn't the whole story. The book's unique feature is its ability to keep readers engaged in a story that keeps throwing unpredictable twists and turns along the way.

  • Delacorte Dell Yearling Contest for First Young Adult Novel
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.