About This Book
Snow Job is a gripping young adult novel that follows Nick, a teenager determined to remake his life with a strict set of rules. However, his plans are derailed by unexpected encounters with a captivating girl and a local 'teen thug,' drawing him into a web of illegal activities and escalating danger. The book is described as a 'noir masterpiece,' focusing on themes of choice, consequence, identity, and the slippery slope of moral compromise. It's suitable for mature young adult readers (12-18) who can handle themes of crime, peer pressure, and the darker side of human nature, offering a compelling narrative about a boy attempting to take charge of his destiny amidst an avalanche of bad decisions.
"Nick has created the perfect list of rules for remaking his life. But meeting dark-eyed Dawn, hanging out with teen thug Zod, and making illegal deliveries are nowhere on that list. Small steps lead to an avalanche of consequences as one boy attempts to take charge of his destiny"--
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Discussion Prompts
1
Nick has a list of rules for remaking his life. What do you think about his rules? Do you think having a list like that helps or hurts?
2
How do Nick's new friends, Dawn and Zod, influence his choices? Have you ever felt pressure from friends to do something you weren't sure about?
3
The book talks about 'small steps' leading to an 'avalanche of consequences.' Can you think of a time when a small decision led to a much bigger outcome in your life or in a story you know?
4
What does it mean to 'take charge of your destiny'? Do you think Nick is successful in doing that by the end of the story?
5
What moral dilemmas does Nick face throughout the book? How do you think you would handle similar situations?
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