# Penelope

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- Book: [Penelope](https://www.bookquiver.com/rebecca-harrington/penelope) ([Penelope.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/rebecca-harrington/penelope.md))
- Authors: [Rebecca Harrington](https://www.bookquiver.com/rebecca-harrington)
- Publisher: Vintage
- ISBN: 978-03-0795-031-4
- Pages: 288
- Published: 2012-08-07
- Language: en_US
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

When Penelope O’Shaunessy, “an incoming freshman of average height and lank hair” steps into Harvard Yard for the first time she has lots of advice from her mother: " Don't be too enthusiastic,...