Fakie,by Tony Varrato, takes readers on the fast-paced and often dangerous journey of someone forced to relocate in order to protect themselves and the ones they love.
Danny, also known by countless other names, is currently living as Alex Miller in Virginia Beach. Alex has to work his hardest to simply blend in and disappear each time he changes identities and moves. His latest identity, as a jock, landed him on the front page of the paper and forced him to move. Now, as a skateboarder, Alex has a lot of learning to do in order to blend in.
When the people who are after Alex begin to get closer he is forced to turn to his friends for the first time, instead of running. Once he is found he knows that he only has a short time to save his life and the life of his mom. But with his friends on his side, Alex is sure that nothing can go wrong. But is he right?
This book is great for anyone ages 15 and older, especially if you want a fast-paced and exciting read!
Jennifer Storm tells her heart-wrenching and drama filled story in Blackout Girl, a story about growing up and drying out in America. This book is great for anyone 18 years and older!
Jennifer Storm’s life changed when she was only 12 years old. After getting drunk for the first time and then being sexually assaulted she found herself unable to deal with anything anymore. Her family looked at her differently and she blamed only herself, because no one ever told her it wasn’t her fault. This one event led Jennifer down a dark road filled with drugs, alcohol, and meaningless relationships.
As Jennifer got older, alcohol was unable to numb the pain that she felt and so she turned to drugs in order to fill the dark void inside her. Surrounded by brothers who were bullies at times and bad influences at others, a mother who was verbally and emotionally hurtful to her, and a father who just didn’t want to see what was in front of him, she had no one to turn to. She eventually turned to crack and moved out on her own, having worn out her welcome everywhere else.
Dealing with her parents divorce, an abortion, and then her mothers death from breast cancer, Jennifer faced moments of sobriety but only ended up plunging deeper into despair. After trying to commit suicide, she woke up in a hospital bed and that was the moment everything changed. After she was cleared for release from the hospital, she checked herself into rehab and after that, into a sober living home. She managed to overcome her addictions and make something of her life by helping others deal with difficulty and pain.
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Prize (3): Blackout Girl (ARV: $15)
Contest ends: June 11th, 2008
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Bewitching Season by Marissa Doyle is an enchanting story that is perfect for anyone ages 14 and older!
Growing up in 1837 London is not an easy place for girls, but when those girls happen to be twins, the daughters of a viscount, and witches, it makes things even harder. Pen and Persy Leland have grown up with the knowledge that someday they would be presented into society and find husbands with titles. With their social position they never had the chance to even reasonably dream about doing anything else.
Pen seems perfectly prepared to enter society, but Persy is another story entirely. She has spent more time studying her magic than she has spent preparing for society. She feels more comfortable with magic then with men! When the girls’ magical governess goes missing right before the season starts, they suspect that their is a magically source behind it. As the girls search for her they must also deal with all their social obligations.
Will the girls be able to save their governess and survive the season?
Almost Fabulous by Michelle Radford is the perfect book for girls 15 and older, especially anyone who has ever struggled with trying to fit in.
Fiona’s main goal in live is to be anonymous. If no one really notices you then they can’t pick on you or make your life miserable. So although she has the potential to be great, she manages to get straight B’s so that she doesn’t have to do the popular kids’ homework. She has managed to remain unnoticed, until crazy things keep happening around her. Once that happens she has everyones attention and even manages to start a revolution at her school!
While dealing with all the craziness in her world she must also deal with the fact that she has found her long lost father. As she struggles to deal with all the new things that are happening in her life she must also try to find away to get in contact with her father. Will she find a way to deal with everything going on in her life? Will she find her father? You’ll have to find out for yourself because I’m not going to ruin it for you!
The Not Just Prom’s and Parties Contest is officially over! Winners will be contacted and announced by next week!