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Rebel Girls

by Elizabeth Keenan
Leslie Howard
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When it comes to being social, Athena Graves is far more comfortable creating a mixtape playlist than she is talking to cute boys—or anyone, for that matter. Plus, her staunchly feminist views and love of punk rock aren't exactly mainstream at St. Ann's, her conservative Catholic high school. Then a malicious rumor starts spreading through the halls...a rumor that her popular, pretty pro-life sister had an abortion over the summer...a rumor that has the power to not only hurt Helen but possibly see her expelled. Despite their wildly contrasting views, Athena, Helen, and their friends must find a way to convince the student body and the administration that it doesn't matter what Helen did or didn't do...even if their riot grrrl protests result in the expulsion of their entire rebel girl gang.

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    September 10, 2019

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      • ISBN: 9781666578720
      • File size: 341191 KB
      • Duration: 11:50:48

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Leslie Howard's narration supplies all the teenage emotions needed for this thought-provoking story of two sisters who challenge each other's views on abortion in Baton Rouge, 1992. Taking feminist cues from punk rock bands and the Riot grrrl movement, pro-choice Athena and her pro-life sister, Helen, start a campaign to dispel the rumor that Helen had an abortion, an act that could get her expelled from school. Imbued with equal parts optimism and uncertainty, Howard's hushed tone keeps the story light--despite the mature topics of teenage pregnancy, abortion, racism, and bullying. Regardless of one's positions on these controversial topics, Howard's style and flow make for a good listen. While some listeners may find the persistent whispered tones distracting, overall the character voices are distinctive. E.P. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine

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