Feeling Sorry for Celia

Jaclyn Moriarty
Y Moriart
Series: Ashbury/Brookfield books

Feeling Sorry for Celia captures, with rare acuity, female friendship and the bonding and parting that occurs as we grow. Jaclyn Moriarty's hilariously candid novel shows that the roller coaster ride of being a teenager is every bit as fun as we remember—and every bit as harrowing. McMillan Palgrave



"This book has everything I want out of a YA title. A relatable protagonist, rocky friendships, and a secret admirer, all written in epistolary format!"—Submitted by Aubrey D., Visual Marketing Specialist


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