Title: The Plain Janes
Author: Cecil Castellucci and Jim Rugg
Publisher: New York, New York : Minx (2007)
ISBN: 9781401211158 1401211151
Pages: unpaged
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After being the victim of a bombing, Jane and her family move to the suburbs from Metro City. Jane longs for the culture of the city until the day that she sits at the reject table and finds a group of girls who she fits in with. Ironically, all the girls are name Jane. Together, the four Janes form a group- PLAIN (People Loving Arts in Neighborhoods) and put on random art attacks. Unfortunately, not all the people in the suburbs like the art attacks and a curfew is imposed on the teens of the town. Through the random art attacks, the Janes are able to inspire people to bring their town to life. Our Jane is also able to finally get some closure about the bombing when she learns that "John Doe", another victim of the attack has been released from the hospital, fully recovered, and she makes plans to meet him.
I absolutely loved this book! It is a shining example of how we can overcome our personal tragedies and come out stronger for them. It also shows what can happen when people with a vision join together. A single vision can work change on an entire community for the better.
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