Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Party by Tom Leveen

What’s the go?

It’s Saturday night and the big end of the school year party is going down. Everyone will be there and each of them has different expectations for the night. Some want to spend one last night of fun with classmates before summer vacation, while others just want to get drunk. A few more just want to get noticed while some just want to make a friend. Party focuses on eleven different teens at the party and each chapter is written from one of their points of view. Their stories connect and intersect as we read about their problems, fears and dreams. Leveen effectively explores loss, friendship, dating, sex and racism in this compelling read that will appeal to both boys and girls alike. Adults will even appreciate this one as it will remind them of classic teen cinema such as “The Breakfast Club” and “Sixteen Candles.”

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