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edition:Paperback
also available: eBook
category: Young Adult Fiction
published: Apr 2016
ISBN:9781459811744
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Scam

by Lesley Choyce

tagged: death & dying, friendship, drugs, alcohol, substance abuse
Description

Josh’s mother always had issues—with drugs and just getting by. And Josh has always been the one who kept them together. But when his mom dies, he really is on his own and must find a way to look after himself. On his way to his mother’s funeral he meets Lindsay, a cute girl who flirts with him but then steals his wallet. When he confronts her and tells her where he is going, she apologizes, returns his wallet and convinces Josh to let her accompany him to the funeral. So begins a complex relationship that changes both of their lives forever.

About the Author

Lesley Choyce teaches part-time at Dalhousie University, runs Pottersfield Press and has published nearly 60 books for adults and kids. He surfs year-round in the North Atlantic near his home in Lawrencetown Beach.

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

"Scam underscore[s] the importance of really knowing and acting on your values, as well as knowing the beliefs of the people you call friends."

— VOYA Magazine

"Choyce hooks the reader into the complex lives of the book's characters and the complexities of life that they encounter. Choyce does a great job in illustrating the intense emotions of youth and the intricate scams that were pulled off by Lindsay...Recommended."

— CM Magazine

"This is definitely recommended for any classroom of library serving reluctant, struggling readers."

— School Library Connection

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