| Friction Contributor(s): Frank, E. R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0689853858 ISBN-13: 9780689853852 Publisher: Simon Pulse OUR PRICE: $10.44 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2004 Annotation: In this suspenseful story about teen angst, a girl must determine the truth for herself in an environment where truth and lies meet, and convince her classmates that she is right. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Adolescence & Coming Of Age - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Sexual Abuse |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2002008040 |
| Lexile Measure: 630 |
| Series: Richard Jackson Books (Simon Pulse) |
| Physical Information: 0.55" H x 4.98" W x 6.98" (0.37 lbs) 197 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age - Topical - Friendship |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 68062 Reading Level: 4.0 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 6.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: True or False: Simon is one of the coolest teachers at Forest Alternative: True Simon and Alex are friends: True Tim is jealous of Alex and Simon: False... ...until Stacy walks into class, flashing her tongue ring, swishing her hair, and spreading rumors -- dirty rumors, the kind that make you second guess who your real friends are, and their intentions. Rumors like Stacy's test and sometimes ruin friendships as strong as those among Tim, Alex, and Simon. Rumors are dangerous, but not always as dangerous or ugly as the truths from which they spring... |
Contributor Bio(s): Frank, E. R.: - E.R. Frank is the author of America, Friction, Wrecked, and Dime. Her first novel, Life Is Funny, won the Teen People Book Club NEXT Award for YA Fiction and was also a top-ten ALA 2001 Quick Pick. In addition to being writer, E.R. Frank is also a clinical social worker and psychotherapist. She works with adults and adolescents and specializes in trauma. |