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The Sweet Life of Stella Madison Lara M. Zeises Hardcover | Delacorte Books for Young Readers | 978-0-385-73146-1 | July 2009 | $16.99 | Ages 12 Up Hardcover Library Binding | Delacorte Books for Young Readers | 978-0-385-90178-9 | July 2009 | $19.99 | Ages 12 Up

Seventeen-year-old Stella lives a life surrounded by the finest cuisine prepared by the famous chefs she calls Mom and Dad. Stella seems to have it all with a boyfriend who adores her, girl friends who care about her, the promising opportunity to work at the local newspaper and the handsome new intern who works at her mom's restaurant. Life seems to be just perfect when a chance encounter reveals secrets she did not want to know. All of a sudden she is avoiding her parents, sneaking off with the handsome but older intern, and declaring love for someone she may not even love while the family life she has known falls apart. This delightful teen romance is a must read for the summer. Grab a copy . . . order some fine food (or not) . . . and enjoy!

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Prepared by Pat Strawn, Librarian, John Jay High School , San Antonio , Texas

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