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Local Girls by Alice Hoffman

Local Girls

by Alice Hoffman
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  • First Published:
  • Jun 1, 1999, 197 pages
  • Paperback:
  • May 2000, 208 pages
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Ali Shert
This is a very well written book about growing up and all the things people do to feel good about their lives. The story is told from several different points of view and is a must read, especially if you loved other books by Hoffman. That's all I'm gonna say, except, READ IT!
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