The Girl I Wanted to Be, Sarah Grace McCandless
The Girl I Wanted to Be, Sarah Grace McCandless
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The Girl I Wanted to Be

Author: Sarah Grace McCandless

Narrator: Marguerite Gavin

Unabridged: 5 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2006

Categories: Children's Fiction

Synopsis

As a lowly freshman, Presley Moran walks high school corridors paved with the stuff of family legend. Her cousin, Barry, a senior heartthrob and brainy varsity letterman, insists that looking good on paper is the key to success. But Presley’s young aunt Betsi, a former homecoming queen, has her own ideas about good looks and how to use them.“Can you keep a secret?” Betsi asks Presley, who, at age fourteen, is eager to enter the adult world of beauty, attraction, and romance. But as Presley is about to discover, some secrets should never be revealed. Will the illicit thrill of being a trusted confidante be worth the consequences of guilt by association?Propelled by the crash of falling idols, The Girl I Wanted to Be is a timeless and true portrait of passion, loss, and hard-won wisdom.

About Sarah Grace McCandless

Sarah Grace McCandless, a graduate of Michigan State, resides in Washington D.C. where she is a freelance writer contributing to several publications including Venus, Mudsugar, and Daily Candy.

About Marguerite Gavin

Marguerite Gavin is a seasoned theater veteran, a five-time nominee for the prestigious Audie Award, and the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones and Publishers Weekly awards. She has been an actor, director, and audiobook narrator for her entire professional career. With over four hundred titles to her credit, her narration spans nearly every genre, from nonfiction to mystery, science fiction, fantasy, romance, and children’s fiction. AudioFile magazine says, “Marguerite Gavin…has a sonorous voice, rich and full of emotion.”

Reviews

Goodreads review by Hailey on September 17, 2010

This book was AMAZING, I read it in two and a half days, it had AMAZING detail in what was going on and the book was a great read in general... I'm seriously contemplating on reading it again! It was a sad book in some parts, it made me cry 4 times, legit. It was an awesome book and I would recommen......more

Goodreads review by Rose on May 26, 2014

Super quick read - perfect for a camping weekend! It was witty and honest. A family friends daughter wrote the book - so I wasn't expecting it to be so good! I recommend it and can loan it if interested!......more

Goodreads review by Teen on August 06, 2008

Presley wants to be like her wild Aunt Betsi - but when Aunt Betsi gets involved with Presley's high school-aged cousin things get out of hand.......more

Goodreads review by Michelle {Book Hangovers} on October 03, 2013

this was an easy read! But i kinda figured out what was going on and what the outcome was gonna be......i just could not get into it......more

Quotes

“From the start of this thoughtful novel it’s clear that the girl who 14-year-old Presley Moran wants to be is her vivacious, daring and alcoholic aunt, Betsi.” Publishers Weekly

“Gavin reads slowly, allowing the story to unfold from the young protagonist’s perspective...McCandless emphasizes the crises in a teenager’s life as she learns about life, friends, and family loyalty.” AudioFile

“McCandless’ coming-of-age-story is recounted by seasoned narrator Gavin, who breathes life into the characters, especially teenage protagonist Presley Moran…Through changes in vocal intensity and tone, Gavin displays appropriate emotion, enabling listeners to feel the characters’ sorrow and joy.” Booklist

“Presley’s voice comes through with a believable mixture of confusion, innocence, and growing wisdom.” Library Journal

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