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4-6Orca Currents series.
Determined to become popular at his new school, Lucas seizes his first day on the infamous 121 Express bus to impress his classmates. Soon, though, Lucas regrets that popularity's price includes bullying others and pulling dangerous stunts. The book tackles too many issues and the lessons are learned too easily, but readers may feel for Lucas.