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For National Curriculum Key Stage 4 & GCSE, Interest age: from c 14 years, Fiction, Romance & relationships stories (Children's / Teen, Personal & social issues: death & bereavement (Chi
How far would you go to keep a promise
Before her mother died, Shelby promised three things: listen to her father, love as much as possible, and live without restraint. Those Promises become hard to keep when Shelby's dad joins the committee for the Princess Ball, where girls must take a vow of purity - no "bad behaviour", no breaking the rules, and definitely no sex.
Torn between Promises, Shelby makes a decision - to exploit a loophole and lose her virginity before taking the vow. But somewhere between failed hookup attempts and helping her dad plan the ball, Shelby begins to understand what her mother really meant, what her father really needs, and who really has the right to her purity.
More books by Jackson Pearce
Praise for Purity
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Many teens will find Shelby's emotional journey worth following...a satisfying read. - VOYA
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Shelby's biting, irreverent first-person narration finely blends the humor and pain of her situation...A purely satisfying look at mourning and sexuality -- and even their connection. - Kirkus Reviews
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A startlingly authentic picture of a girl in transition on multiple levels...teens will appreciate this thoughtful look at the implications - or lack thereof - of doing the deed. - The Bulletin
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Smart and thought provoking. - Booklist
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A hilarious and heartfelt story about what happens when a teenage girl actually tries to honor all the promises that adults demand from her while staying true to herself. I loved this book. - Jennifer Echols, award-winning author of ENDLESS SUMMER and LOVE STORY
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Reading Jackson Pearce's Purity feels like talking on the phone with a lively and honest best friend -- who is telling it like it is. Shelby reminds us all to be first and foremost true to ourselves. This book is a must-read for anyone thinking about making promises to themselves or others. - Amy Deneson, author and New York Times essayist
Jackson Pearce
Jackson Pearce currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with a slightly cross-eyed cat and a lot of second-hand furniture. She recently graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in English and a minor in Philosophy. She auditioned for the circus once, but didn't make it; other jobs she's had include obituaries writer, biker bar waitress, and receptionist.
Jackson began writing when she got angry that the school librarian couldn't tell her of a book that contained a smart girl, horses, baby animals, and magic. Her solution was to write the book herself when she was twelve. Her parents thought it was cute at first, but have grown steadily more concerned for her ever since.
Sisters Red is Jackson's debut novel in the UK. Her first novel As You Wish has recieved rave reviews in the US.
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