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edition:Paperback
also available: Hardcover eBook
category: Young Adult Fiction
published: Sep 2007
ISBN:9781551437415
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

House Party

by Eric Walters

tagged: peer pressure, values & virtues, new experience
Description

As the new girl in a strange town, Casey is trying desperately to fit in and make friends. When her parents leave town for the weekend, her friend suggests she have a house party. Casey is reluctant to go along, until she realizes maybe this is the answer to fitting in and making friends—and getting back at her parents. They invite a few people and then a few more, using msn and text messaging. Hundreds of people show up and things get out of hand. Casey is in more trouble than she thought possible and now she must decide whether—and how—to do the right thing.

About the Author

Eric Walters is a Member of the Order of Canada and the author of over 125 books that have collectively won more than 100 awards, including the Governor General’s Literary Award for The King of Jam Sandwiches. A former teacher, Eric began writing as a way to get his fifth-grade students interested in reading and writing. Eric is a tireless presenter, speaking to over 100,000 students per year in schools across the country. He lives in Guelph, Ontario.

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
12 to 18
Grade:
8 to 12
Reading age:
12 to 18
Awards
  • Commended, CCBC Best Books
Editorial Reviews

"Shakes fear in this mother['s] heart but does strike a suitable cautionary note for those tempted to deceive parents and party down."

— Puget Sound Council for the Review of Children's Books

"A fast-paced story that won't sit on the shelf for long."

— TeensReadToo.com

"An entertaining tale with a real-life lesson...House Party would make and excellent addition to any personal or class library."

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