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This stunning novel by E.R. Frank explores what happens when the truth is worse than the rumor. Twelve-year-old Alex loves her small alternative school. She hangs out with her best friend, Tim, every day, and Simon is the coolest teacher—he’s even starting a soccer team just for them. And then Stacey comes to town. With her tongue-ring and air of confidence, Stacey immediately shakes things up in the classroom. Alex is drawn to her at first, but when Stacey starts rumors that something is going on between Alex and Simon, trouble brews. As the class and Tim begin to believe Stacey’s rumors, Alex starts to doubt what is really true herself.
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"I thought this book was very interesting. I thought this because it was intense and sometimes just odd.... Well to me at least. If you read this book you might understand my review. I am highly recommending this book to everyone out there who is 11 and older. For ones who are younger might not understand the lesson to this story. I loved this book...."
— Dani (4 out of 5 stars)
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" I wanted to give this book a 3 but I reallized that other books that I liked a lot more I had given 3 to. I don't think I like this star rating... "
— Karen, 1/22/2014 -
" Frank does an excellent job of addressing the danger in gossip and the confusion it can cause in young adults. At the same time, it shows a great deal of pain of Stacy and some of the trauma she has endured. Overall, the book asks great questions for teens to consider in this all too common situation. "
— Bobby, 1/13/2014 -
" Written by my student a Richmond Montessori, Emily Rosenblum. "
— Charlotte, 1/13/2014 -
" great insight to the way some kids think! "
— Staci, 1/12/2014 -
" I picked this up in the YA section while I was looking for books for my children. I like how the subject- a teacher getting accused of alleged sexual misconduct- was handled. "
— Jill, 1/6/2014 -
" finished on friday feb 11 "
— Princess, 12/29/2013 -
" 12 yr ol girl Alex attend Forest Alternative Schoool, everything is cool, even her teacher Simon. Then Stacy a new student, comes along & everthing changes. Good "
— Vicki, 12/12/2013 -
" This was a really good book. It kept my interest till the very end of the book. It was exciting and had great detail. I recommend this book to anyone. "
— Sara, 12/6/2013 -
" Kind of odd, a quick read, but decent enough. "
— Jillian, 11/30/2013 -
" muahahaha "
— Felipe, 11/19/2013 -
" Compares to "What Mr. Matero Did." "
— Angie, 6/23/2013 -
" overall, i think this book is VERY amazing. it contains mature content so i only reccomend this to teens. "
— Ana, 6/22/2013 -
" I didn't like the book at all. Its just a type of book i wouldn't read. I don't suggest this book to anyone. "
— Elmina, 6/13/2013 -
" good book. very mature. "
— Rachelle, 2/5/2013 -
" This story shows the volatility of lies and gossip, by maligning the character of an affectionate male teacher. "
— Kaye, 6/14/2012 -
" This was a good book but I wish it had a happier ending. "
— Abbey, 5/18/2012 -
" It was not what I expected. But ot turned out a lot better. I read this in the sixth grade and I still remember the story. I really liked this book and how everybody thought something that wasn't happening was, This happens all over the place and this book shows how much of a misunderstanding it is. "
— *~Sammy~*, 7/17/2011 -
" Very well written - accurately, and uncomfortably, captures what it's like to be 12. Very believable characters. "
— Sara, 5/19/2011 -
" awesome middle school somthing we all rejret "
— Latisha, 5/8/2011 -
" this was a real page turner "
— Tara, 5/1/2011 -
" Short, good writing, and I loved the plot! <br/><br/>Excellent theme as well. There is some form of truth within a lie. "
— Mevurah, 4/24/2011 -
" finished on friday feb 11 "
— Princess, 2/14/2011 -
" I didn't like the book at all. Its just a type of book i wouldn't read. I don't suggest this book to anyone. "
— Elmina, 1/5/2011 -
" the story revolves a girl's indirect confession of sexual abuse; it was strange. "
— Creampuffys, 12/12/2010 -
" The writing style got on my nerves... it was very juvenile. "
— Erica, 11/15/2010 -
" Raises so many questions about abuse. A hard book to read, but a good one. "
— Alexa, 10/13/2010 -
" good book. very mature. "
— Rachelle, 9/20/2010 -
" What I learned from this book is that lies are bad. "
— mmena, 8/17/2010 -
" Nice quick read. Plot is really weird, almost think the lead character is too young for the part she's playing. Nicely written though. "
— Hannah, 7/30/2010 -
" This was a good book but I wish it had a happier ending.<br/> "
— Abbey, 5/23/2010