Language: English
Bullying Children's Books - Young Adult Fiction Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12) Dysfunctional families Emotional Problems Emotional Problems of Teenagers Emotions & Feelings Family Family problems Fiction Forgiveness General General fiction (Children's High Schools Juvenile Fiction Law & Crime Problem families School & Education School shootings Schools Social Issues Social Issues - Bullying Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings Social Issues - General Social Issues - Violence Violence YA) Young Adult Fiction
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: Sep 1, 2009
Description:
SUMMARY: Five months ago, Valerie Leftman's boyfriend, Nick, opened fire on their school cafeteria. Shot trying to stop him, Valerie inadvertently saved the life of a classmate, but was implicated in the shootings because of the list she helped create. A list of people and things she and Nick hated. The list he used to pick his targets.Now, after a summer of seclusion, Val is forced to confront her guilt as she returns to school to complete her senior year. Haunted by the memory of the boyfriend she still loves and navigating rocky relationships with her family, former friends and the girl whose life she saved, Val must come to grips with the tragedy that took place and her role in it, in order to make amends and move on with her life.