The Rites & Wrongs of Janice Wills

by Joanna Pearson

Book Overview

The Japanese hold a Mogi ceremony for young women coming of age. Latina teenagers get quinceaneras. And Janice Wills of Melva, NC ... has to compete in the Miss Livermush pageant.

Janice loves anthropology--the study of human cultures--and her observations help her identify useful rules in the chaotic world of high school. For instance: Dancing is an effective mating ritual--but only if you're good at it; Hot Theatre Guys will never speak...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0545197732
• ISBN13: 9780545197731
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 14 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 9 and higher