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Tom Ryan
BIBLIO:2013, Orca Book
Publishers, Ages 12 to 18, $12.95.
REVIEWER:Kristi Bernard
FORMAT: Young Adult
ISBN: 9781459802971
Four students who don't know
each other will connect, not on purpose, on Prom night. It has finally arrived.
Andrea isn't impressed with the excitement that surrounds Prom night. She only
plans to go because she thinks that's what she's supposed to do. Her friend
Bethanne convinced her to “make a move” on her long time crush Justin Sanchez.
Unfortunately, Andrea won't be going to prom. Her mom found a bottle of alcohol
hidden in her closet and now she is grounded. Being grounded didn't stop her.
She put on a hoodie and hopped out her bedroom window. Paul, on the other hand,
has his buds to hang out with. A girl he thinks is beautiful is on his radar.
Eventually, he meets and dates this popular girl named Lannie. Her popularity
and love for glamour has her planning every minute of their Prom date. She
wants to go all out. It's all she talks about. He goes along with it until the
morning of the Prom. He has a very familiar, yet horrible, feeling come over
him. It's a panic attack. His mother calls Lannie and Paul knows she will be
upset. The stress of the Prom has triggered his attack. Later that night and
after sleeping all day he feels good enough to eat and then borrow the family
truck. He is out for an adventure. Candace, is a loner and artist who lives
with her grandma and a dad who's depressed and drinks. They are somewhat loving
and caring but she needs to get out of the house. She is looking for a perfect
spot to create some awesome graffiti. Roemi is gay. His date for the Prom is a
no-call no-show. At Prom, he planned to make a big splash and win the crown.
Still in his tux, not wanting to change, he heads out of the house but not to
Prom. He couldn't face it alone. Later that night these four strangers randomly
meet and form a sort of kinship through unusual circumstances. How will they
pass the time on Prom night without getting caught?
Author Tom Ryan has created a
story that young readers will connect with. This fast paced read has humor,
suspense and a familiar vibe of teen emotion. This tale does not really have a
coming of age vibe, but is more about friendships. Readers, teachers and
parents will enjoy this story alone or as a group read along.
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