DESTINY

Vicki Grove, . . Puffin, $5.99 (, $5.99 ISBN p) ISBN 978-0-698-11912-3

Coming of age in smalltown Missouri, a 12-year-old girl has plenty to teach and learn from the three imperfect but likeable women in her life. PW noted the novel's "vivid details and snappy dialogue." Ages 10-14. (Nov.)

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