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Matt Donaghy
has always been a
BIG MOUTH

but it's never gotten him in trouble - until one day when two detectives escort him out of class for questioning. Matt has been accused of threatening to blow up Rocky River High School.

Ursula Riggs
has always been an
UGLY GIRL

A loner with fierce, staring eyes, Ursula has no time for petty high school stuff like friends and dating - or at least that's what she tells herself. Ursula is content with minding her own business. And she doesn't even really know Matt Donaghy.

But Ursula is the only person who knows what Matt really said that day . . . and she is the only one who can help him.

In her first novel for young adults, acclaimed author Joyce Carol Oates has created a provocative and unflinching story of friendship and family, and of loyalty and betrayal.

“Compelling. Honest and penetrating.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“Believable, full-blooded characters. Convincing high-school back-drop.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))

“A thought-provoking, character-driven drama.” (ALA Booklist (starred review))

“A fast-moving, timely, compelling story.” (School Library Journal)

“A divinely readable novel, one of the finest and most provocative in any genre of late.” (Ruminator Review)

“A superb story bursting with themes relevant to high school life today.” (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Middle and high school kids will find a lot rings true in “Big Mouth and Ugly Girl.” (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Gripping.” (Washington Post)

“Should bring Oates a whole new generation of fans.” (Denver Rocky Mountain News)