The Daffodils (Paperback)

by Christi Killien (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Kirkus Reviews
Fifth-grader Nicky stands irresolutely at the threshold of adolescence, the new world of lipstick and boys pulling her forward while the easy familiarity of playing dolls with Jeannie, a younger classmate, holds her back. Meanwhile, though the Daffodils were softball champs last year, they're playing poorly and deeply divided--thanks largely to sophisticated new player Caitlin, who's formed an in-group. Hoping to rekindle team unity, Nicky buys a bra and rudely snubs Jeannie; then, after some minor intrigues, she realizes that she can take her own path to growing up and even finds a better use for the bra, as an ace bandage. Softball action takes a back seat here to Nicky's slow discovery that she's no longer a relatively uncomplicated child. Killien lays her themes out clearly without trying to force-feed readers, and though several characters just stand around, or have an obvious Purpose, the main players--even Caitlin--are drawn with a sympathetic touch. (Fiction. 10-12) -- Copyright ©1992, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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When the Daffodils softball team elects a "sophisticated" new girl to lead them, former captain Nichole struggles with the growing pains of her team and her teammates to prove herself a winner on and off the field. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 129 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic (May 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590442422
• ISBN-13: 978-0590442428
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
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