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by: Janet Fitch
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
EAN: 9780449704523
ISBN: 0449704521
Label: Fawcett
Manufacturer: Fawcett
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 10
Publication Date: March 02, 1996
Publisher: Fawcett
Reading Level: Young Adult
Release Date: March 02, 1996
Sales Rank: 201621
Studio: Fawcett
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
LAURIE THINKS CARLA IS THE LUCKIEST KID IN LOS ANGELES
After all, Carla has parents who let her do anything she wants. Laurie's mother keeps her on a short leash, demanding that she keep the house clean, cook for her sick father, and stay out of trouble. Still, at Carla's instigation, they manage to keep things on the street exciting. Sometimes it's shoplifting, sometimes it's hitching a ride, sometimes it's smoking and flirting on the beach with older guys. If Laurie could only be as brave and daring as Carla, she knows her life would be a lot more interesting.
But Laurie also knows that Carla sometimes takes crazy chances. And one night when Carla is in trouble only Laurie can help her--only Laurie and one other person, someone who loves Laurie more than she realizes, someone who would do anything to be with her. . . .
'Capture[s] the dark underside of growing up . . . Teens will empathize with Laurie's desire to be free from familial rules and responsibilities, and the realism of some scenes will horrify yet fascinate them.'
--School Library Journal
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - DONT COMPARE...
This is not on the same level as 'White Oleander', it's a quick, light book, pretty good story. There isnt as much of the author's unique, poetic, metaphors etc. like in her other books, but the plot of this book is simple and nice.
Rating:  - Great!
I have to admit, the ending makes this story. If you're looking for a light, easy read,then pick up this book. If you're looking for a story that will keep you turning pages to discover what secrets will be revealed next then this is definitely the story for you!
Rating: - Overlooked by Newbury
Not your typical book for middle school girls. But perhaps it should be. There is much more to life than what is on the surface. Now I see where White Oleander came from. Before you decide to "go with the flow", its best to understand the flow. Don't miss this treasure. Make sure your daughter reads it by the end of 9th grade. Very well written. Excellent story. Plenty of surprizes and suspense. "All is often not what it seems" is the powerful message. Realistic characters, especially Carla's ... Read More
Rating: - Not Bad Book
This book isn`t telling a story about someone unreal, but not too real either. It`s just telling us a story of a girl we wish we could be like, but not really. This book inspires you, but in some ways it doesn`t. Though I`m not really telling you much about this book, you should read it. It gives you a whole new perspective on life.
Sorry if you don`t understand what I`m saying, but if you read the book, you`ll truly understand.
Rating: - Kicks is cool
Frankly with every book I read I take on the charecters a little and I grow from them, I have learned to love these charecters and their adventures, and I hope the same for you!
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