In "Pretty in Punxsutawney" by Laurie Boyle Crompton, the story follows a high school girl named Punxsutawney Phil, who grapples with the pressures of fitting in while navigating the complexities of teenage life in her quirky hometown. As Punxsutawney prepares for the annual Groundhog Day festivities, she discovers the importance of embracing her true self. Along the way, she faces challenges in her friendships and budding romance, ultimately learning to appreciate her individuality and the importance of staying authentic. The novel blends humor and heart, capturing the transformative journey of self-discovery against a backdrop of small-town charm. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 8th grade-12th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 13-18 years.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2019 by Dreamscape Media .

Laurie Boyle Crompton is the author of Blaze (or Love in the Time of Supervillains) and The Real Prom Queens of Westfield High (Sourcebooks). She lives near New York City, but she loves to escape to the mountains in New Paltz, New York, where she and her family can often be found climbing over rocks or tromping through the forest.