Friction (Paperback)

By E. R. Frank
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True or False:

Simon is one of the coolest teachers at

Forest Alternative: True

Simon and Alex are friends: True

Tim is jealous of Alex and Simon: False...

...until Stacy walks into class, flashing her tongue ring, swishing her hair, and spreading rumors -- dirty rumors, the kind that make you second guess who your real friends are, and their intentions. Rumors like Stacy's test and sometimes ruin friendships as strong as those among Tim, Alex, and Simon. Rumors are dangerous, but not always as dangerous or ugly as the truths from which they spring....

About the Author

E. R. Frank is the author of two highly praised novels for Atheneum: America and Friction. Her first novel was Life Is Funny, winner of the Teen People Book Club NEXT Award for YA Fiction and was also a top-ten ALA 2001 Quick Pick.

In addition to being writer, E. R. Frank is also a clinical social worker and psychotherapist. She works with adults and adolescents and specializes in trauma.

Praise for Friction…

Booklist, starred review Gripping...unsettling.

Publishers Weekly Sure to spark heated discussions.

SLJ, starred review Convincingly genuine.

Product Details ISBN-10: 0689853858
ISBN-13: 9780689853852
Published: Simon Pulse, 10/26/2004
Pages: 208
Language: English
Recommended Reading Level Minimum Age: 12
Maximum Age: UP
Minimum Grade Level: 7th Grade
Maximum Grade Level: Up
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