| On the Game Contributor(s): Polak, Monique (Author) |
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ISBN: 1550288768 ISBN-13: 9781550288766 Publisher: James Lorimer and Company Ltd., Publishers OUR PRICE: $8.54 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2005 Annotation: There's nothing more exciting than being young and in love -- especially when the object of your affection is an older guy who showers you with gifts and attention. But when Yolande's new boyfriend, Etienne, asks her to go on a date with another guy, it becomes clear that his love comes at a terrible price. Inspired by true events, "On the Game" follows one ordinary girl on an extraordinary journey into the dark world of teenage prostitution. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Dating & Relationships - Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 610 |
| Series: Lorimer SideStreets |
| Physical Information: 0.46" H x 4.46" W x 7.12" (0.37 lbs) 184 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 100014 Reading Level: 4.2 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: There's nothing more exciting than being young and in love--especially when the object of your affection is an older guy who showers you with gifts and attention. But when Yolande's new boyfriend, Etienne, asks her to go on a date with another guy, it becomes clear that his love comes at a terrible price. Inspired by true events, On the Game follows one ordinary girl on an extraordinary journey into the dark world of teenage prostitution. |
Contributor Bio(s): Polak, Monique: - MONIQUE POLAK is a regular contributor to The Montreal Gazette and has been published in many other major publications such as the Globe and Mail, The National Post, and Newsday. She lives in Montreal with her husband and daughter, where she also teaches writing and English Literature. |