Girl Named Mister
Mary Rudine, called Mister by almost everyone, has attended church and sung in the choir for as long as she can remember. But then she meets Trey. His long lashes and smooth words make her question everything, and one mistake leaves her hiding a growing secret.
Another Mary is excited about her upcoming wedding, and has done everything according to Jewish law. So when an angel appears and tells her--a virgin--she'll give birth, Mary can't help but feel confused, and soon finds herself struggling with the realities of God's blessing.
While feeling abandoned, Mister is drawn to Mary's story, and through reading begins to understand the future laid before her.
Target age group 13-17
Another Mary is excited about her upcoming wedding, and has done everything according to Jewish law. So when an angel appears and tells her--a virgin--she'll give birth, Mary can't help but feel confused, and soon finds herself struggling with the realities of God's blessing.
While feeling abandoned, Mister is drawn to Mary's story, and through reading begins to understand the future laid before her.
Target age group 13-17
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CategoryYoung Adult Fiction
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Age Group13 to 14 yrs
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Grade Level6-8
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingPaperback
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Theme 1Social, Personal & Family Topics
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Theme 2Poetry
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeComing of Age
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AwardsCoretta Scott King Award - Winner
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AuthorGrimes, Nikki
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AR Level4.7
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DeweyFiction
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PublisherLittle Brown and Company
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Publication Date1/3/2017
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Pages240
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Dimensions0.5 H x 8.3 L x 5.5 W
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Case Qty60