Unfortunately and realistically, the author does highlight the failures of adults to address the incident though steps are taken later in the book. The author does a great job in highlighting the complexities of middle school life, especially when girls are either have gone through puberty or just beginning and how quickly they are seen as objects by boys in their school. The story is told through these various points of view in alternating chapters. Nessa Flores-Brady never had any expectations of being on any kind of list due to her body size. Popular girl Sophia Kane is second-placed, which threatens her security at the top and being seeing as anything but "less than". Bookish and budding poet Eve is suddenly on the spotlight as she is ranked number 1 and her life is thrown into chaos. Review: The Prettiest by Brigit Young brings the #MeToo movement to middle school in an accessible, inclusive, and ultimately empowering story about fighting against toxic masculinity and sexual harassment. The eighth grade class is rocked by drama as an online list of the top 50 prettiest girls is released.
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