OLDER FICTION
Oates, Joyce Carol

Big Mouth & Ugly Girl

(2) YA Matt didn't threaten to blow up the school, but his reputation as a wise-ass makes his protests of innocence unconvincing. Ursula knows she didn't blow the basketball game-losing foul shot on purpose, but she thinks the team blames her for the loss. These misunderstood high school juniors discover themselves through their friendship in this you-and-me-against-the-world romance.

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