Just Another Girl by Elizabeth Eulberg

     Here's another Scholastic Spring Book Fair preview pack book.  At first I thought Just Another Girl by Elizabeth Eulberg was going to be another sappy young adult romance with a jealous twist.  However, while it does have the envy of the other girl theme, this book offers a different perspective.  I think it's important for our teens to realize other people issues and develop empathy for one another.  This book tells the story of two girls with eyes on a boy for very different reasons.  One of them needs his support just for survival.  So while Hope is envious of Hope's slim body, it's because Parker doesn't always know what her next meal will be.

     Brady is Hope's best friend, and she's ready to take it to the next level.  But Brady has set his sights on the new girl, Parker.  Determined to put a wedge between this budding romance, Hope begins to unravel the mysterious behavior of Parker and her family secrets.

     Great read for those needing to see there are always two sides.  Highly recommend this book as our students are faced with real problems, such as food insecurities.