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A review by abigailbat
Camo Girl by Kekla Magoon
3.0
Ella brushes her teeth with her eyes closed each morning so that she doesn't have to see her reflection in he mirror. She once had a very best friend, but now her only friend is Z, a boy whose weirdness makes him a social pariah like Ella. The bullies call her "Camo Face" because of her mottled skin. You'd think Ella would be used to it by now, but every time hurts like the first time.
But when Bailey James starts at her school, things begin to change. Bailey shows an interest in her... and yes, it might be because they're the only two black kids in their class, but Ella's enjoying her time with the popular kids. What will happen to her friendship with Z when she starts hanging out with Bailey?
This is a well-written contemporary novel with rich language choices and imagery. With bullying such a hot topic right now, this is a great choice for a classroom discussion. I'd pair it with WONDER by R.J. Palacio for a discussion on judging people by their looks.
But when Bailey James starts at her school, things begin to change. Bailey shows an interest in her... and yes, it might be because they're the only two black kids in their class, but Ella's enjoying her time with the popular kids. What will happen to her friendship with Z when she starts hanging out with Bailey?
This is a well-written contemporary novel with rich language choices and imagery. With bullying such a hot topic right now, this is a great choice for a classroom discussion. I'd pair it with WONDER by R.J. Palacio for a discussion on judging people by their looks.