The First of Her Kind

Why? Why? Why? Mara's reflection in the mirror assures her she is a pretty, shapely girl. Of course her shop coveralls disguise the shapely part, but there's nothing she can do, nothing she wants to do, about being a girl.

Nobody seems to approve of her goals, her choices, her self Her path is filled with roadblocks: hostile teachers, zero social life, a friend's pregnancy. Mara has a great big headache. How is she going to recharge her batteries and hold true to her course?

"This book will inspire teenage girls to pursue learning in male-dominated fields."
--Frances Taormina, former librarian, Norman Thomas High School, NYC

..".Realistic situations that are as up-to-date as the news."
--Gerry Lockard, Adjunct Lecturer, Queensboro Community College, NYC

"A great read "
--Mary E. Kennedy, parent of 5th and 9th grade girls