About This Book
This realistic chapter book delves into the emotional complexities of adolescence, focusing on Karyn's difficult choice between two brothers. Set in Saratoga Springs, it explores the intertwined lives of seven teenagers as they grapple with first love, loyalty, past conflicts, and the challenges of growing up. Parents should note that despite a listed age range of 4-11, the content, themes of dating, and high school setting are clearly geared towards a middle school to early high school audience, roughly ages 12-16. It's a story about navigating tough decisions and the enduring impact of relationships.
Seven teenagers in Saratoga Springs, New York, face seven weeks of difficult decisions and life-changing events, including Karyn, who feels torn between her feelings for boyfriend T.J., who adores her, and for T.J.'s brother Reed.
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Discussion Prompts
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How do Karyn's feelings for T.J. and Reed complicate her relationships with both of them?
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What role does the past event play in the current relationships among the teenagers?
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How do the characters demonstrate loyalty, or struggle with it, throughout the story?
4
What difficult decisions do the teenagers face, and how do they try to resolve them?
5
How do you think Karyn's choices will impact her friendships and family relationships?
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