Technically, it is the sequel to Cupcake, but it definitely stands alone. This book is like a chick book for bad girls. Whenever I recommend this book, they come back asking for more. I get a lot of reluctant high school readers in the library that “have” to get a book for SSR Mondays at my school. There is quite a lot of cussing, talk of an abortion, and on page sex. This book is probably written at about a 5th grade reading level, but it is definitely not appropriate for elementary school. She has a lot of flaws, and she is not afraid to tell you all about them. It feels as if she is a good friend, telling you a story-with a little embellishing along the way. Charisse is hilarious and a free thinker, and sounds just like any teenage girl you may hear telling stories in the hall at school. Cohn does a great job with voice in this book. She carries a doll around, has had an abortion, has a potty mouth and daddy issues. The quirky narrator is Cyd Charisse, a teenager who has definitely seen a lot of trouble. Gingerbread is a very high interest, quick read book.
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