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Description
It's the summer before her final year of high school, and Amy and her best friend Elise are stoked about their summer job. Two months, no parents, a dreamy twenty-something boss, and a remote Vancouver Island resort. It sounds like the perfect opportunity for shy, artistic Amy to reinvent herself. But when her dream boss turns creepy, Amy has to decide how far she's willing to go to get the recommendations she needs for her future.
Contributor Notes
CHRISTINE HART has worked as a youth employment counsellor, so she knows how difficult it can be for young adults starting their first jobs. She's heard many first-hand accounts of sexual harassment on the job. Christine's first SideStreets novel was Best Laid Plans, which dealt with the issue of teenage pregnancy. She has been the recipient of the Gold Moonbeam Children's Book Award in the category of mature subjects for children. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 14 to 18
- Grade:
- 9 to 12
- Reading age:
- 7 to 10
Awards
- Winner, Best Books for Kids & Teens -- Canadian Children's Book Centre - Star Selection
Editorial Reviews
This title in the Sidestreets series from Lorimer is a definite must-read for girls...For young women, this simple story with a simple plot is about a very real danger... This is highly recommended for those twelve and up, especially those looking for a summer job.
— www.VOYA.com
One of the Canadian Children's Book Centre's "Great Reads for the Holidays 2011"
— bookcentre.ca
