cover image Beanpole

Beanpole

Barbara Park. Random House Books for Young Readers, $3.5 (160pp) ISBN 978-0-394-84746-7

Breezy but sympathetic, Park's junior high caper features lanky Lillian Pinkerton, the tallest girl in school, who hopes that Pom Squad tryouts will prove she measures up. Ages 9-13. (Dec.)