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280 pp.
| Atheneum |
June, 2009 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4169-0700-8$16.99
(4)
YA
In this trilogy ender (The Battle of Jericho, November Blues), Draper draws together her characters to wrap up several story lines. Issues include everything from prescription drug addiction to bullying to school shootings, and Draper juggles a variety of perspectives with aplomb. The drama can be over the top, but the novel sustains a cinematic quality that works well.