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Margaux with an X

by Ron Koertge · 2003

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"A meticulously crafted story of an unexpected friendship." — THE HORN BOOK (starred review)

An American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults

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A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age

Genre
literary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of thisromanceromanceMore like thisLess of this
Themes
abuseabuseMore like thisLess of this
Setting
2000s2000sMore like thisLess of thisCaliforniaCaliforniaMore like thisLess of thisLos AngelesLos AngelesMore like thisLess of this
Audience
young adult
Length
short · 176 pages

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