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The Duff: Realist Books About Teenagers In High Schools

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The book the Duff” is one of the realist books about teens in High school ever. In the book seventeen year old Bianca is not the prettiest girl in the world but she has a very good group of friends. Bianca is being bullied by the it girl named Madison. Madison is rude to Bianca and calls her the duff. The duff means designated ugly fat friend. Madison’s boyfriend Wesley tries to help Bianca become pretty and popular. Wesley is the hottest guy in school but Madison never lets anyone talk to him. Wesley goes up to Bianca at school and tries to help her not be the duff. So one day they go to the mall and he helps her pick out nice clothes and makeup and fix her hair. This book is very heartfelt because lots of girls feel like they are the duff.

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